LaMont Johnson
LaMont Johnson | |
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| Born | October 1, 1941 New York City, NY, US |
| Died | October 21, 1999 (aged 58) Austin, Texas, US |
| Genres | Jazz, soul, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist Record label owner Film producer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1962–1999 |
LaMont Johnson (October 1, 1941 – October 21, 1999) was an American jazz pianist who played in the hard bop and post-bop genres. He recorded extensively with Jackie McLean during the 1960s as well as with Ornette Coleman, Kenny Burrell, Bud Shank, Paul Beaver, and Bernie Krause, among others.