Plas Johnson

Plas Johnson
Also known asJohnny Beecher
Born
Plas John Johnson, Jr.

(1931-07-21) July 21, 1931
Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsSaxophone, piccolo, flute, clarinet
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Plas John Johnson Jr. (/plæz/) (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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