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Aaron J. Johnson: Songs of Our Fathers
by Woodrow Wilkins
Aaron J. Johnson serves as a reminder that the trombone is still a relevant member of the jazz family of instruments. In addition to being well-suited to larger ensembles, it can be a powerful lead instrument as well. A Washington, D.C. native, Johnson studied piano and drums before turning to the trombone. He performed with area funk bands and later became a member of the University of Pittsburgh Jazz Ensemble. Since then, he has worked alongside such artists ...
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by Jerry D'Souza
Aaron J. Johnson, from Washington D.C., began playing the trombone at 12. He played with funk bands and conducted and arranged for student ensembles. During his college years where he was studying for a degree in electrical engineering, Johnson played with the University of Pittsburgh Jazz Ensemble. Johnson went on to be part of bands with Oliver Lake, Frank Lacy, the Mingus Big Band and Steve Turre's Sanctified Shells among others. This honed his experience as a musician, but there ...
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