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Budd JohnsonBudd Johnson Budd Johnson American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist (1910–1984) Not to be confused with Buddy Johnson. Albert J. "Budd" Johnson III (December 14, 1910 – October 20, 1984)[1] was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist who worked extensively with, among others, Ben Webster, Benny Goodman, Big Joe Turner, Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, Count Basie, Billie Holiday and, especially, Earl Hines.[2][3] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Budd Johnson Background information Birth name Albert J. Johnson III Born (1910-12-14)December 14, 1910 Dallas, Texas, U.S. Died October 20, 1984(1984-10-20) (aged 73) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument(s) Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet Years active 1920s–1970s Labels Atlantic Formerly of Earl Hines, Ben Webster,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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