Alphonso Johnson

[jerry]

Mysterious Traveler really made an impact on my playing. There was so much space between the notes. Gave me confidence to not play all the time.

That album came out not long after Pink Floyd's Dark Side, Mysterious Traveler was my "headphone" album when a lot of people went for the Dark Side Of The Moon as their "headphone" album.

 

[Brad Johnson]

This track just slams! Alphonso with Mike Clark and Grover Washington.

I wore AJ's solo projects out back in the day.

 

[bass_case]

Mysterious Traveler really made an impact on my playing. There was so much space between the notes. Gave me confidence to not play all the time.

Great album... you’ve given me yet another reason to get my turntable working.

 

[Brad Johnson]

Great album... you’ve given me yet another reason to get my turntable working.

No AJ but this is still one of my favorite WR tracks...

 

[ONYX]

Probably my favorite bass player.

If you like the Weather Report material, check him out with Jazz Is Dead.....

 

[JimK]

No AJ but this is still one of my favorite WR tracks...

This has an ECM-vibe, no?
Just realized the cover art is even ECM-like.

I bought Mysterious Traveler when it was pretty new. I was just getting into Jazz, had my subscription to Downbeat, and bought this because-
IIRC, this was the "Jazz Album of the Year" performed by the "Jazz Group of the Year".

I admit, this album did not strike me as what Jazz was supposed to sound like.

 

[Brad Johnson]

This has an ECM-vibe, no?
Just realized the cover art is even ECM-like.

I bought Mysterious Traveler when it was pretty new. I was just getting into Jazz, had my subscription to Downbeat, and bought this because-
IIRC, this was the "Jazz Album of the Year" performed by the "Jazz Group of the Year".

I admit, this album did not strike me as what Jazz was supposed to sound like.

A cousin turned me onto it when I was around 17.

 

[Rev J]

Probably my favorite bass player.

If you like the Weather Report material, check him out with Jazz Is Dead.....

I'm a huge fan of this ensemble:



C/S,
Rev J

 

[bassbrad]

Been spending time with Alphonso today and wanted to give him a little bump, Git Some! Cucumber Slumber

 

[kesslari]

Dang!

 

[Phat Nick]

These days,”tales spinning” became probably my favorite Weather Report album...there’s some outstanding music in there,and the rhythm section Alphonso/Ndugu is unbelievable...another AJ album that I literally wore out is George Duke’s “the aura will prevail”...it also features a couple of great solos and a HUGE PBass tone...definitely one of my biggest influences and favorite players

 

[Phat Nick]

This has an ECM-vibe, no?
Just realized the cover art is even ECM-like.

I bought Mysterious Traveler when it was pretty new. I was just getting into Jazz, had my subscription to Downbeat, and bought this because-
IIRC, this was the "Jazz Album of the Year" performed by the "Jazz Group of the Year".

I admit, this album did not strike me as what Jazz was supposed to sound like.

Mysterious traveler is a great album,even if I prefer Tale spinning,but has a painfully horrible production,IMHO...drums sound like the guy was playin’in the basement ..

 

[Lujon]

Found George Duke’s Album, The Aura Will Prevail at the record store today, Alfonso’s bass work is off the charts good stuff!

 

[Watchootognbout]

A recently found old George Duke tune with Alfonso on it.

 

[Lujon]

Nice, those two (and Ndugu) are so great together!

 

[slagheap]

There is a 3-album set available (on 2 cds)-
Moonshadows/Yesterday's Dreams/Spell bound...$20 or so.
Amazon has it.

I also recommend these 3-album sets-
Steve Khan (Eyewitness/Blades/Casa Loco)

Tom Scott (Tom Scott & The L.A. Express/Tom Cat/New York Connection)

THIS.

 

[slagheap]

Before Jaco there was Al who has always been one of my favorite bassists of Weather Report.
This a great performance, the sound on this vid isn't fantastic but these guys were flat layin it down!

RIP, Joe.

 

[slagheap]

Hey....we all like the same music!

I still play Bahama Mama to warm up.
B.A.S.T.A.R.D.

This thread is killing me.

 

[Watchootognbout]

As a side note,Alf also was known as "Embamba"
Embamba Music Productions | Alphonso Johnson Official Website

 

[thetaxmiser]

So glad this was bumped. I'm looking for some new listening. I'd completely forgotten about George Duke. Never have checked out Jazz is Dead.