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Gary Johnson
Drummer, Gary Johnson, has been keeping time for 37 years with, among others Scott Hamilton, Dave McKenna, Ken Peplowski, Keely Smith and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra.
For four years, he traveled extensively with the Artie Shaw Orchestra under the direction of Dick Johnson. While touring, he accompanied artists such as Buddy DeFranco, Dizzy Gillespie, Rosemary Clooney, Frankie Laine. Helen Forest, Connie Haines and Ruby Braff. Currently, Johnson freelances in the New England area, including playing every month with The Ray Santisi Trio at Ryles Jazz Club.
Johnson studied with Bill Flanagan, Fred Buda of the Boston Pops and Alan Dawson. He attended the Berklee College of Music.
Tags
Primary Instrument
Drums
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Credentials/Background
Private lessons by appointment
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
