Jimmy "Flim" Johnson

[cozmik_cowboy]

I really don't think that's what "Love Me Like A Man" means....does it??

Peter (Who harbors no doubts!)

[bigredbass]

No Adrian, but she sure plays like she had a pair !

[jacko]

Just home and catching up after our 30th anniversary trip.  The Washington gig was absolutely superb in every way. The start was delayed a while as DC experienced a massive downpour right before the stadium doors opened - we got on the metro in Dupont circle in 100 degree F sunshine and got off at the Navy Yard in torrential rain and thunder!!.

Once the rain cleared and they let us into our seats (row we had the pleasure of a brief chat with Jimmy who always makes the effort to come out if someone from the club is at a gig. As ever it was great to meet up again and catch up. Only one other couple recognised Jimmy and asked for a photocall despite him playing on some of the biggest stages in the world which is testament to his efforts at anonymity 

Bonnie's set was excellent - as ever, Hutch changed basses several times but out front we'd probably never notice the difference.  Jimmy's tone was beautiful - very well amplified and quite prominent - and it looked like everyone on stage was having a great time.
All in all, a great reason to spend thousands on a USA trip 

Graeme

[JimmyJ]

Hey Graeme,

Great to see you and the Mrs again, thanks for making this show part of your vacation.  Yeah that weather started off pretty bad but we were lucky that it turned into such a nice evening.

Bonnie and everybody in her band are super nice folks.  George Marinelli subbed for Landau on a JT tour back in '03, and Hutch as you know is a lovely cat with a thousand great stories.  And what a groove that band generates!  Wow!  We're all enjoying this rare double bill.

Best to everybody,
Jimmy J

[eddievig]

Jimmy,

Here it is Sunday night, and we're still riding the high from the JT/Bonnie concert on Thursday...damn, that was a religious experience!

Thanks for putting up with me and the girls yet again; you are entirely too gracious and we really appreciate you finding time to say hi. May the rest of the tour be filled with easy travels, good food, and great audiences.

Best,

Ed V

[JimmyJ]

Hey Ed V,

Thanks for making the scene once again.  Always nice to see the 3 of you.  Loved the small world connection of your wife having worked with Hutch and Ricky.  That is wild.

Take it easy, down there near the Big Easy
Jimmy J

[rustyg61]

Hey Jimmy I just read that you are getting a Lifetime Achievement Award at Bass Player Live this year! Congratulations!! I know you don't like to toot your own horn, so I thought your fans would like to hear about this. Such an honor that you are well deserving of!

"*A Bass Player Lifetime Achievement Award presented to session legend and James Taylor bassist Jimmy Johnson. Johnson will accept his award and then perform with his band at the All-Star Concert on Nov. 4, as well as hold a live clinic interview on Nov. 5"

Here's the link to the article - http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/bass-player-live-2017-returns-to-hollywood-november-4th5th/63779

[edwardofhuncote]

That's Awesome! And here I thought Jimmy J was just a nice guy/cool dude with very good taste in bass guitars. 

That's the way to do a job, man... makes me proud to know ya'. 

[keith_h]

Congratulations Jimmy. A well deserved recognition.

[adriaan]

Excellent news!

[mica]

Absolutely wonderful news!

[StephenR]

Great news... congratulations!

[David Houck]

Very cool!  Congrats!

And thanks for letting us know, Rusty.

[bassman10096]

Congratulations Jimmy!  I was in the crowd at Milwaukee Bradley Center where JT was later accused of somehow "dissing" the MKE crowd.  Great show on bass - don't know what the controversy could have been!  I've always loved your parts, but that evening was great.  Also the first time I heard you play live.  Your personal contributions to the Alembic Club are very, very cool and much welcomed by all here.  Congratulations, again.

[growlypants]

Wow - very nice, sir!!  Congratulations, indeed.