Buddy Johnson

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American jazz and blues pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader, active from the 1930s through the 1960s.
Born January 10, 1915 in Darlington, South Carolina.
Died: February 9, 1977 in New York City, New York.

Johnson enjoyed the peak of his musical career as the leader of his big band, the Buddy Johnson Orchestra. With up to 17 members – including Johnson’s sister Ella Johnson as vocalist – the group was a favorite at New York’s Savoy Ballroom in the 1940s and 1950s, prompting Johnson to be nicknamed “King of the Savoy”. As composer and arranger, Johnson helped shape the distinctive sound of his band, fusing big band jazz with blues and creating sound that helped pave the way for Rhythm & Blues. He penned a number of chart-topping songs and recorded extensively with Decca Records, Mercury, and Roulette. Brother of Hiram Johnson.

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Walk 'em

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Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball

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Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball?

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Fine brown frame

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Shufflin & Rollin'

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That's the stuff you gotta watch

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Since i fell for you

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When my man comes home

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Boogie Woogie's Mother-In-Law

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You Gotta Walk That Chalk Line

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Buddy Johnson has released 5+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Buddy Johnson At The Savoy Ballroom 1945-1946, Wails, Why Don't Cha Stop It. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Buddy Johnson's most popular tracks include Walk 'em, Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball, Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball?, Fine brown frame, Shufflin & Rollin'. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

American jazz and blues pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader, active from the 1930s through the 1960s. Born January 10, 1915 in Darlington, South Carolina.Died: February 9, 1977 in New York City... Read the full biography on this page.

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