Howard E. Johnson, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetHoward E. Johnson
American musician
Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1908
Date of Death: 28-Dec-1991
Profession: jazz musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Howard E. Johnson
- Howard William "Swan" Johnson (January 1, 1908 – December 28, 1991) was an American swing alto saxophonist.In New York City Johnson was a member of bands led by Billy Cato, James P.
- Johnson, and Fess Williams.
- In the 1930s he worked with Benny Carter and Teddy Hill, followed in the 1940s by Claude Hopkins and Maxine Sullivan.
- From 1946 to 1948 he was in Dizzy Gillespie's band.
- He recorded with Gillespie and with Red Norvo and Bessie Smith.
- He also worked with the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band led by Clyde Bernhardt and the Savoy Sultans led by Panama Francis.
- Born in 1908, he continued to work through the 1980s.
- He should not be confused with tuba player Howard Johnson.
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