Todd Johnson is recognized as a pioneer of the six-string electric bass. With his Zon signature model six-string bass, Todd has developed an innovative technique where he plays chord changes and bass lines simultaneously, plus his ability to play "chord melody” gives him an uniquely rich and fuller sound that proves extremely useful in both solo and small combo work.
In his CD review, Cliff Engle of www.bassically.net notes that "Johnson's sophisticated chord melodies are unrivaled amongst his contemporaries. (He) has demonstrated that his innovative bass playing style is anything but traditional. (His) guitar-like chordal accompaniment style is reminiscent to that of the legendary jazz guitarists including Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, and Ron Escheté. Johnson's guitar-like performance is so convincing that as a listener, if you were not made aware that Johnson was not a jazz guitarist, you would never to able to decipher the difference."
Todd Johnson has performed and/or recorded with other such artists as Ron Eschete, Kristin Korb, Mike Stern, Poncho Sanchez, Frank Potenza, Dave Weckl, Scott Henderson, Plas Johnson, Lew Tabackin, Jack Sheldon, Rufus Reid, Mundell Lowe, Michael Manring, Paul Humphrey, and Frank Gambale.
As a seasoned performing artist, Todd Johnson has developed a rich philosophy encompassing his spiritual, educational and achievement-oriented sides. Johnson sees his talent as a "gift from God" to continually enhance and develop. A unique musician with a unique instrument, Johnson strives to stretch the limits, creating new sounds and directions in which the electric bass can go.
"Todd Johnson has found the freedom of extra strings, and as such has developed a distinctive solo voice on his instrument..." writes Jim Fisch. Time and again, Johnson is acknowledged as unique, creative and innovative in his musical talents. He brings more than mastery to the electric bass; Todd Johnson brings a new vision of the instrument that greatly expands its musical horizon.
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Hi Todd,my friend.... I hope you find yourself happy, healthy and busy. I have just put up three tracks on my player and ask that you kindly check them out and let me know what you think of them. The first was written for my Daughter and is entitled "AMY'S OCEAN" which should chill you all out after a hard days work. The second is called "CHASING THE FANTASY" which will definately wake you up again afterwards, haha.... and the third is entitled "TRANQUILITY",.. which speaks for it's self. Anyway....Throw an ear on them for me, and let me know what you think my friend,..because after all, if my friends won't listen.... Who will eh, haha. Sending Peace, and Respect to your good self, and I thank you for your continuing support and friendship............... Stay close eh! BISCUIT PS.... If you have the time, Please check out my other tracks too.... Thank you.
Hi Todd! I've just uploaded a new demo track of my all bass waltz "Angel" as well as new demos of "Soulmates" and "And at the Going Down of the Sun" I hope you will get to check them out and let me know what you think :)
Hi there Todd.....I have put some New pics up of the latest rehearsal during the last week of October.... Check 'em out, they may give you a smile or two eh. I am also moving towards hitting 40,000 plays, so please have a quick listen if you get a moment, as I am putting up all New tracks once that target is reached. Peace, Respect and Happiness always, from ya BISCUIT.
Hey I've just uploaded a new demo track to my myspace called "Ad vitam aeternam ", I hope you will get chance to check it out and let me know what you think :)
Hey :) I've uploaded all new demo tracks to my myspace. I hope you will get chance to have a listen and let me know what you think. Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi there,Todd I have recently conducted my latest interview with Mr Billy Sheehan for Bass Musician Magazine (Out on August 1st).... If you would like to check it out, then just click on the following.... http://www.bass-musician-magazine.com/General/bass-musician-magazine-detail.asp?year=2009&month=8&article-id=317801407 and please let me know what you think eh, and i hope you enjoy reading the interview as much as i enjoyed talking to the man himself. Many thanks........ BISCUIT
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