Plas Johnson
Plas John Johnson Jr. () (born July 21, 1931) is an American soul-jazz and hard bop tenor saxophonist, probably most widely known as the tenor saxophone soloist on Henry Mancini’s "The Pink Panther Theme". He also performs on alto and baritone sax as well as various flutes and clarinets.
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Top Tracks
- The Pink Panther Theme - From "The Pink Panther"
- The Pink Panther Theme - From "The Pink Panther"
- Can't Get My Ass in Gear
- The Pink Panther Theme - From "The Pink Panther"
- The Pink Panther Theme - From "The Pink Panther"
- Leaving
- Blue Jean Shuffle
- The Pink Panther Theme - From "The Pink Panther"
- Blue Jean Shuffle
- Bus Stop - 1956
- Red Cider - 1958
- Bar-B-Que - Master
- Blue Jean Shuffle
- Blue Jean Shuffle
- I’ll Be Home For Christmas
- Parking Lot Blues
- Penny Loafers
- The Knockaround
- Too Close for Comfort
- Blue Jean Shuffle
Albums (42)
- Plas' Place (2023)
- Southern Bred, Vol. 18 - Louisiana and New Orleans R&B Rockers - Jumpin' from Six to Six (2021)
- This Must Be Plas! (2021)
- Don't Be That Way (2019)
- Flip Flop & Bop, Vol. 3 (2019)
- Found Sounds of the 50's / 60's Vol. 4 (2018)
- Booze, Babes & Bongos (2017)
- Praise Poems, Vol. 3 (2016)
- Backseat Memories of the 1960's - Vol. 5 (2015)
- Rockin with the Plas (2015)
- Poor Butterfly (2015)
- A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas! (2015)
- Titanium Hits (2014)
- Movie Hits (2014)
- This Must Be the Plas! Johnson. Mood for the Blues (2014)
- Downstairs / Blue Jean Shuffle (2013)
- "Livin' with the Blues". Barbara Dane with Earl Fatha Hines and His Orchestra Plus "On My Way" With Kenny Whitson Quartet (2013)
- The Best of Jazz 200 Classics, Vol.1 (2012)
- Confidential / Jail Bird (Digital 45) (2012)
- Ich mag keinen Jazz, aber das gefällt mir! (2011)
- This Must Be the Plas! (Original Jazz Sound) (2011)
- Pure... Movies (2010)
- The Essential Henry Mancini (2010)
- Drum Magic (2009)
- Ultra-Lounge: Mondo Hollywood (2009)
- Ultimate Pink Panther (2004)
- Midnight, Moonlight & Magic: The Very Best of Henry Mancini (2004)
- Be My Guest (2003)
- Henry Mancini - L'Arte Dell' Orchestra (2003)
- Keep That Groove Going! (2001)
- The Warm Sound of Plas Johnson Tenor Sax, Vol. 2 - The Madison Avenue Strut (2000)
- Mood For The Blues (2000)
- Evening Delight (1970)
- Christmas in Hollywood (1970)
- Ultra-Lounge: Saxophobia (1996)
- Ultra-Lounge: Fuzzy Retail Sampler (1996)
- The Best Of (1995)
- The Days Of Wine And Roses (1995)
- West Coast Rock N Roll (1970)
- Hot, Blue And Saxy (1992)
- Bop Me Daddy (1970)
- This Must Be the Plas (Mono Version) (1960)
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