Howard Johnson (6)

American jazz alto saxophonist and clarinetist, nicknamed "Swan" born January 1, 1908 in Boston, Massachusetts died December 28, 1991 in New York City, New York. Although never a prominent figure in jazz, during a career which lasted from the 1930s to the 1980s he worked and recorded with many of well-known jazz musicians of his time, including Benny Carter, Don Redman, Dizzy Gillespie, Bessie Smith, Teddy Hill, and Chick Webb. He was the youngest brother of banjoist/guitarist Bobby Johnson, guitarist George Johnson and pianist Walter Johnson. Note: Not to be confused with the post-bop tuba player, Howard Johnson (3).