Osie Johnson
Born James Johnson
Jazz drummer, vocalist, and arranger; born January 11, 1923 in Washington, D.C., died February 10, 1966 in New York City
Studied harmony at the same high school attended by Frank Wess. He first worked with Sabby Lewis and then, after service in the United States Navy freelanced for a time in Chicago. From 1951 to 1953, he worked with Earl Hines. Johnson recorded on albums led by Paul Gonsalves, another artist, and another artist.
