Walter Johnson

Walt Johnson: Ladies

by Nicholas F. Mondello
April 1, 2012

The etymology of the word “troubadour" describes the term as “a singer of songs of chivalry and courtly love." If that is the case, then trumpeter Walt Johnson demonstrates that he is a trumpeting troubadour nonpareil with his marvelous CD, Ladies.Using a concept thread and a classic feel, Johnson and ensemble deliver ten beautifully performed selections--with each bearing a lady's name and an association to a great singer or musician, such as Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Maurice ...