| Gus Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gus Johnson |
| Born | November 15, 1913 Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 2000 (aged 86) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Genres | Swing, Big band |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1922–1990 |
Gus Johnson (November 15, 1913 – February 6, 2000) was the drummer in various jazz bands, including that of Jay McShann[1] for many years. In the 1960s he played for saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and accompanied singer Ella Fitzgerald in her 1960 concert in Berlin. He is memorialized in the Medeski Martin & Wood song "Whatever Happened to Gus."
With Manny Albam
With Count Basie and the Kansas City 8
With Lawrence Brown
With Chico O'Farrill
With Ralph Sutton and Ruby Braff