LaMont Johnson

This article is about the jazz pianist. For other people, see Lamont Johnson (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Mont Johnson or Mount Johnson.
LaMont Johnson
Born(1941-10-01)October 1, 1941
New York City, NY, US
DiedOctober 21, 1999(1999-10-21) (aged 58)
Austin, Texas, US
GenresJazz, soul, funk
Occupation(s)Pianist
Record label owner
Film producer
InstrumentPiano
Years active1962–1999

LaMont Johnson (October 1, 1941 – October 21, 1999) was an American jazz pianist who played in the hard bop and post-bop genres.[1] He recorded extensively with Jackie McLean during the 1960s as well as with Ornette Coleman, Kenny Burrell, Bud Shank, Paul Beaver, and Bernie Krause, among others.[2]

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