Marc Johnson

Born 21 October 1953.

US jazz bassist, composer & band leader

Marc Johnson

Biography

Marc Johnson (born 21 October 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA) is an American jazz musician (double bass), composer and band leader, married to the Brazilian jazz singer and pianist Eliane Elias. Johnson was born in Nebraska, but grew up in Texas.

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  1. Shades of Jade 2005

    Review of Shades of Jade

    Reviewed by Peter Marsh

    Top bassist Johnson assembles an allstar cast including Joe Lovano, Eliane Elias and...

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