Hall Johnson

Hall Johnson
Hall Johnson (1947) Photo by Carl Van Vechten
Hall Johnson (1947)
Photo by Carl Van Vechten
Background information
Birth nameFrancis Hall Johnson
Born(1888-03-12)March 12, 1888
Athens, Georgia, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 1970(1970-04-30) (aged 82)
New York City, U.S.
GenresSpiritual music, classical
Occupation(s)Composer, arranger, musician
Instrument(s)Violin, viola, piano

Francis Hall Johnson (March 12, 1888 – April 30, 1970) was an American composer and arranger of African-American spiritual music. He is one of a group—including Harry T. Burleigh, R. Nathaniel Dett, and Eva Jessye—who had great success performing African-American spirituals.