Jimmy Johnson’s Bass Concept (Guitar World 1989): Difference between revisions
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'''''Summary''': Bassist Jimmy Johnson is praised by Allan Holdsworth as the ultimate bass player, noting his versatile, melodic approach and harmonic flexibility. Johnson's career includes working with Holdsworth since 1985 and performing in a studio rhythm section in Minneapolis before moving to Los Angeles. He discusses his role as a bassist and his preference for five-string basses. Johnson maintains specialized live rigs and enjoys the unpredictability and creative freedom in playing with Holdsworth. Despite his studio and session work, he finds Holdsworth's band uniquely challenging and rewarding.'' | '''''Summary''': Bassist Jimmy Johnson is praised by Allan Holdsworth as the ultimate bass player, noting his versatile, melodic approach and harmonic flexibility. Johnson's career includes working with Holdsworth since 1985 and performing in a studio rhythm section in Minneapolis before moving to Los Angeles. He discusses his role as a bassist and his preference for five-string basses. Johnson maintains specialized live rigs and enjoys the unpredictability and creative freedom in playing with Holdsworth. Despite his studio and session work, he finds Holdsworth's band uniquely challenging and rewarding.'' | ||
==Holding it down for Holdsworth: Jimmy Johnson's bass concept== | ==Holding it down for Holdsworth: Jimmy Johnson's bass concept== | ||
