I grew up with Jimmy. He's my younger brother! He was already an AMAZING bassist at only 12 years old and he PRACTICED HIS BUTT OFF! When he was around 16, he would get called to play Pop Concerts with the Minnesota Orchestra! That's how he first met Henry Mancini, whom he toured with for a number of years when he was still in his teens. Then he moved out to LA in the late '70s and became one of the more "in demand" bassists, working with Mancini, Sergio Mendez, Allan Holdsworth, Lee Ritenour and many, many others. Now he's been with James Taylor for 33 years. I'm so proud of him! He's an inspiration in so many ways, both musically and as a fine person... 🌟
@davidbuda
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for his background!
@radkon67
3 ай бұрын
So great to hear from you Gordon. I heard Jimmy play with Holdsworth, just once. I've spent a lifetime listening to his masterful playing. Lotsa bruv luv to ya.
@NikkieRoxxx
3 ай бұрын
Your brother is a GENIUS! And the creator of the 5 string bass with low B, with Alembic and GHS! im too poor for alembic, I settled for Ibanez but i DO string up with GHS'ses!! HATS OFF, two thumbs uo and 5 stars!
@hausfoto3282
2 ай бұрын
I believe I knew your cousin (?) many years ago who ran a small record shop in Denver/Aurora Colorado in the 80's .... We would talk Allan Holdsworth and he let me borrow a bunch of vinyl once featuring Allan on them, such as Gong, JLP, and Tony Williams Lifetime. How's he doing these days? I want to say his name is Mark but I could be wrong as it's been so many years.
@stevencsmith7644
Жыл бұрын
Jimmy’s tone and style is so smooth and expressive. His work with Allan is perfection. I love his solo on Panic Station!
@miguelluisperezgallardo8627
Жыл бұрын
Me too, both studio and live versions!
@stevencsmith7644
Жыл бұрын
@@miguelluisperezgallardo8627 yes! That live version on IOU Live is so good. Jimmy’s tone is like butter!
@KeithCopeland778
9 ай бұрын
Yes, Jimmy Johnson is BASS BEAST and, as the great Anthony Jackson proclaimed, one of the finest bassists there is! Thank you for an excellent breakdown!!!
@andrewprieto1164
Жыл бұрын
It’s about time someone gave Jimmy Johnson some props! One of the best. Even the Film and the bb’s stuff….so lyrical. Thank you for this reminder!!!
@johnbanzali3278
Жыл бұрын
No offense it's Flim and the BBs.Totally agree!
@andrewprieto1164
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the typo! 🤣 I was so entranced by the melodicism
@johnbanzali3278
Жыл бұрын
No worries ☺️, bottom line we all love the artist
@RW-ob4en
8 ай бұрын
Jimmy…a nice guy for sure. Humble and kind, unassuming and supportive. His bunk was next to mine at Arrowhead Music Camp when we were kids. He was the first student there to take the initiative and introduce himself to a first-time knee-knocking camper rookie like me. He’d just finished HS, I was entering 8th grade. The first time I improvised he was ‘my’ bass player. Crazy!
@weschilton
Жыл бұрын
Very cool! I LOVE Jimmy Johnson! I still remember the first time I heard him playing "Mole the Viber" on the Wayne Johnson Trio's 'Arrowhead' album in the 80s.... I just could not understand how someone could play like that on the bass. His playing on Dave Grusin's "Harlequin" album is also spectacular.... he plays these unbelievable harmonics fills, and I've no clue how he does it. The first time I saw him live I just couldn't believe my eyes. His super light touch and economy of motion allows him to play not just fast, but to flow effortlessly all over the fingerboard. If I see his name in the album credits I just buy the record whatever it is... because I know there is going to be a wealth of tasty melodic bass playing to enjoy.
@petehelme7714
Жыл бұрын
re: Wayne Johnson Trio. Jimmy Johnson and drummer Bill Berg, some of the best musicians to come out of the Twin Cities 1970's scene. You could often tell when Jimmy was playing on a local jingle. Met Jimmy briefly once in the early 80's at a Flim & the BB's gig in Minneapolis when I was trying to get Dick Oatts autograph for a sax playing acquaintance at the time. ;) We all know Jimmy's brother is bassist Gordon Johnson (M. Ferguson etc.), right? :)
@reidwhitton6248
Жыл бұрын
I think I first heard Jimmy Johnson on Wayne Johnson's Arrowhead. Still a favorite after 40 years.
@angelozai4352
Жыл бұрын
Got to meet Jimmy at The Baked Potato before Covid. Good to see someone give props to this monster! His solo on Midnight Bell from Moonbabies on Planet X was what first blew my mind. Would love to hear your take on his solo!!
@Johnbobon
Жыл бұрын
I often miss the subtleties. Thanks for highlighting the excellence. 👍
@EvanMarien
Жыл бұрын
Jimmy's the best!
@HalJikaKick
Жыл бұрын
Jimmy is one of the greats. Many don’t know who he is.
@Ublomor
8 ай бұрын
Listen to Fish Magic with Flim and the B B's
@anthonycook4297
Жыл бұрын
Just incredible…Love his work. That fill is so very smooth and flowing. What a great lead in bass line into the next vocal line ❤
@planetpjr
Жыл бұрын
That line is definitely a wistful orchestral arrangement that shows harmonic benevolence and emotional intelligence. You pointed out some melodic resplendence there and I would think that is a prerequisite to play with someone like Allan. Clearly it is.
@mattmorgeson6987
Жыл бұрын
Another great Jimmy lick I recently found on YT comes from a performance of Michael Ruff at the Musicians Institute in what looks like the late 80’s. The lick itself comes around the 18:10 mark after a blistering Mike Landau solo. The show is chock full of classic Jimmy.
@mattmorgeson6987
Жыл бұрын
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@ronfrey5327
Жыл бұрын
I got to meet Jimmy with Holdsworth He handed me his Alembic and I did not play a note on it same for AH he handed me the Delap could not believe they were so kind and open to letting me check their instruments out. We spoke of Tokyo Dream and he mentioned AH was not pleased the singer put it out anyway and I looked both ways and said no offense to AH but im so glad he did its a Masterpiece.. Jimmy agreed ... Now thats not to say we dont love AH but somethings just need to be heard and shared and thats one of them. I took my Son to that show we sat first row.. In a small Jazz club in North Texas and Chad was with them it was the last time I got to see them and Jimmy is my favorite person in the world for spending time with me and my Son same for AH so humble and kind.. He is a Zen master of time and space and one of my favorite human beings and bassist. Instantly clicked on this channel because I need to keep fresh on reading for F and G clef cause im not a great reader. But this is great to see......thank you for sharing it.
@pierluigimadau
8 ай бұрын
Great stuff! I would also point out the wonderful duet with James 's guitar in Country Road live intro!
@yukki7982
9 ай бұрын
yay❤
@TheOverlordOfProcrastination
Жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thanks for the insight 👌🏼
@Basstank
Жыл бұрын
Love your channel, awesome content! Keep up your great work! ❤👍
@SimulacronX
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@scottm7720
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see more videos like this one.
@lucacartner7247
Жыл бұрын
Jimmy Johnson has such an exuberant way of playing bass that fits with everyone he plays with. True master of music. I'm a big fan of his work with Wayne Johnson on the album Grasshopper.
@gimmeagig
9 ай бұрын
Wow how did you even catch that? Nice!
@garythistlethwaite5583
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff ! Love Jimmy Johnson . Please sir , can we have some more 😊
@RamaNatan
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for digging him up Evan! I love his playing on that Alembic sacred tone ;)
@alanstone2736
4 ай бұрын
I caught James Taylor live last night in Melbourne with Jimmy Johnson and Steve Gadd providing the engine. Jimmy’s use of open strings for flawless transitions is an upright bass technique. This style of electric bass playing was the domain of the great James Jamison. I agree though that Jimmy Johnson is an awesome player his interaction with Steve Gadd was mind blowing.
@SlapStore
Жыл бұрын
I'm loving your YT channel!
@Terrible_Peril
Жыл бұрын
yeah so it's not like a super intense, difficult to play line. but those open strings and the muting perfection required to nail the line cleanly is SOOOOOO CHALLENGINGGGGGG
@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4
Жыл бұрын
I heard it nice! ❤ James Taylor
@TarunMusicTv
Жыл бұрын
Really love your music! ✨
@EvanMarien
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pectenmaximus231
9 ай бұрын
I was at the (what became an) Allan tribute at Iridium in NY in 2017. I was at the second night. I believe it was you who told me Jimmy had sat in the night before, since coincidentally he was in town for James Taylor gig (nevermind JT is one of my favourite ever artists!) That was an epic night of music.. unforgettable. Was also a big moment for me to meet you since I had been really influenced by your playing for a couple of years at that point 🙂 Also doubtless you know, but to anyone just learning about Jimmy, or JT’s music, it’s worth knowing that Lee Sklar played equally ripping fills live and in studio with JT (examples too many to even call them out).
@andredecayres6286
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the lesson. This bass sounds amazing!
@scottm7720
Жыл бұрын
This is really cool, I dig the format and what you did with this video. I’ve never listened to this bass player before, but wow, really cool fill! Thanks.
@BrettEPierce
4 ай бұрын
Lol bassists get so excited about stuff a simpleton like me wouldn't really notice. And I love it
@jeffc2278
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this..he is a big influence in my playing, his phrasing and melodic approach is so refreshing in a world where everyone is slapping and plucking constantly. great example of the best guy in the room is the Stanley Clarke & Friends - School Days video where everyone was wanking and he brought why he is first call with gadd and colaiuta on gigs
@isaacwest5037
Жыл бұрын
Much needed content 🫡
@osobucodonosor1991
Жыл бұрын
Yes he is genius
@EvanMarien
Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@chrishicks3877
11 ай бұрын
It’s wild that my favorite players have pretty much all played for Allan Holdsworth. Figuring out his solo on 54 Duncan Terrace before doing my semi-regular attempt at your solo you played with Dana Hawkins on Looking Glass.
@MJ98774
9 ай бұрын
Every person who has ever used the most over used cliche of "melodic" to describe their favorite player needs to hear Jimmy. While I'm not necessarily a JT fan I'm glad Flim is in a setting where more people can hear him....the fusion crowd knows he's been the best kept secret for +40 years. If the bassist has ever played with Allan Holdsworth, regardless of whether you like AH or not, you know that bassist is in the top .00001 of bass players. I always point everybody who says "So and so player is melodic" to Jimmy's solo on "Panic Station." He instantly becomes their favorite bassist....and rightfully so. Gary Willis and Jeff Berlin are also two of my favorites. "nuf said
@76madhur
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Jimmy Johnson's work. Glad to get this breakdown :D
@EvanMarien
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@michaelanderson4265
Жыл бұрын
💯
@pjfodera
Жыл бұрын
Nice one Evan and nice bass ;) Jimmy's playing and solo on "Panic Station" is another great track from his Holdsworth days.
@NoamTanzer
Жыл бұрын
Dude wow!!!🔥
@attuneu
Жыл бұрын
Lovely.
@richglassBA55
Жыл бұрын
Jimmy is also a very nice & approachable person with an easy-going sense of humor & vibe. His playing is always world-class (especially this wonderful, wistful bass fill!). I try to see him at the Baked Potato whenever I can (and I'm from Nashville lol). I think he cuts a new record literally every week(?!). Thanks Evan for the A+ analysis & I'll add this gem to my practicing asap :)
@blakebranchbass
Жыл бұрын
Great content! Also that new bass sounds monsterous!
@landjwilk
Жыл бұрын
Love your playing & insight, Evan. Thank you for highlighting Jimmy Johnson. His work with AH is unmatched, but he is a complete bass player (Morocco by The Rippingtons...Fretless?😮) . He made me become a 5 string player.
@dwaynewallace2216
Жыл бұрын
Before you played it, I thought you might cover his fill in the bridge of James Taylor's "Jump Up Behind Me" (2:30 - Live at the Beacon Theatre). That one is also a super dope arpeggiated gem of a lick. Thanks - really enjoyed this lesson!
@BroudbrunMusicMerge
Жыл бұрын
Oh crap, are you the guy that made Elysian? I've been listening to it nonstop to help me focus at my engineering job. Didn't realize you were a KZitemr!
@JersonAnthony
Жыл бұрын
Here's another one of his.. kzitem.info/news/bejne/uH-jrmaojXmFoWU This one happens just after 3:27
@EvanMarien
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I think the one at 3:36 is amazing too!
@JMGilberto
5 ай бұрын
If you're a fan of Jimmy "Flim" Johnson, you need to know about this band: kzitem.info/rock/teUA0Yc3SFGdNBz23qNx0g
@alberthaust4542
11 ай бұрын
I really noticed Jimmy's playing years ago when he played with Holdsworth--I'm not a bass player.
@adhamfranco
Жыл бұрын
Before vid even starts, Allan Holdsworth live in Japan 84'. Jimmy Johnson, Chad Wackerman…Say no more.
@adhamfranco
Жыл бұрын
P.S LOVE U & UR WORK EVAN!
@NotYourTypicalNegro
4 ай бұрын
0:44 - Jimmy Johnson's playing on Allan Holdsworth's "Secrets" album is masterful.
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