Classical Musicians of African Descent

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William Johnson, double bass

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By Malinda Wagstaff

Published January 28, 2020 at 3:56 PM EST

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William “BJ” Johnson is an accomplished musician in the Greater Los Angeles region. He attended Oberlin College and U.S.C. Thornton School of Music. His musical adventures incorporate all avenues of music, from film and television recordings to orchestral and operatic performances. Mr. Johnson has worked on over 100 film/television scores, performed live internationally on The Grammy Awards Show, Jimmy Kimmel Show, and many other television shows. He has performed with many orchestras in the Southern California area, including Los Angeles Opera, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and Long Beach Symphony.