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Howard Johnson - RIP


Kevin Bresnahan

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Look at all the music this man played, the places he went and the people with whom he collaborated, not just on tuba, but on baritone saxophone.

Truly, this was a unique voice for our time. Let us celebrate how much there there was (and will remain) for and because of him.

RIP, and much love here.

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Very sad news. I saw him just over 10 years ago as part of Charles Tolliver’s Big Band and he looked in good shape at that time. He was doubling on both baritone and tuba. Yes, his work on Mobley’s ‘Slice’ album was great, as was his work with Gil Evans - RIP.

First albums I heard with him I think were Shepp’s ‘Mama Too Tight’ and the Evans Hendrix tribute.

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Very sad to hear. He seemed to be playing with everyone in NYC 'back in the day'.I saw him with Gil Evans at Lincoln Center at the famous recording of "Zee Zee" featuring Hannibal. My fave album with him was Frank Strozier's "Remember Me", where he was featured on even fast tunes playing tuba! I'll never forget the blend of Tuba and flute counterpoint on Frank's beautiful waltz, "Neicy". RIP...HOJO

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