Manzie Johnson

Manzie Johnson
A subtle player, Manzie Johnson was always considered a valuable drummer by prebop musicians. He grew up in New York and had some piano and violin lessons before settling on drums. In the 1920's he worked with Willie Gant's Ramblers (1926), June Clark, Elmer Snowden, Joe Steele, Fats Waller, James P. Johnson and Horace Henderson (1930). Johnson, who recorded with Jelly Roll Morton in 1928, was a member of the Don Redman Orchestra during 1931-37. After leaving Redman, he freelanced including...
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Various Artists Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955
Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955 - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Drums
Song List: Listen to Songs by Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955 Sweet Georgia Brown, Sugar Foot Stomp, Birmingham Breakdown
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Various Artists Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz, Vol. 1
Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz, Vol. 1 - Various Artists
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Credited Role:Drums
Song List: Maple Leaf Rag, Maple Leaf Rag, St. Louis Blues
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