Alphonso Johnson

Internationally acclaimed Bassist and Chapman Stick artist Alphonso Johnson has accumulated numerous performing, recording, teaching, producing, composing and publishing credits during his illustrious career. His touring and recording credits read like a "Who's Who" of jazz and fusion, and he is considered one of the top performers in the world on his instrument. Alphonso has toured and/or recorded with Santana, Weather Report, The Crusaders, Bob Weir, Chuck Mangione, George Duke, Billy Cobham, En Vogue, Wayne Shorter, Sergio Mendes, Tony Williams, Joe Williams, and Gregory Hines. Discography credits include albums and CD's with Woody Herman, Weather Report, Eddie Henderson, Flora Purim, Quincy Jones, Lee Ritenour, Phil Collins, The Whispers, John McLaughlin, Jeffrey Osborne, Sarah Vaughan, Dori Caymmi, Carl Anderson, and The Meeting. Alphonso has appeared on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert (with Weather Report), the Arsenio Hall Show (with Santana) and the Johnny Carson Show (with The Meeting), as well as in an MTV Video (with Jeffrey Osborne). A master of the electric bass, his journey from Philadelphia to international fame has shaped funk fusion and influenced generations not only through his performances but also as a dedicated educator and innovative composer. In October 2010, Alphonso was awarded "The 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award" by Bass Player Magazine. His most recent project is The Blue Fox String Quintet, launched in 2025.