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Tony Johnson Quartet

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Tony Johnson is a veteran drummer and cornerstone of the San Francisco jazz scene since 1959. A master of swing and bebop, he has recorded with legendary artists including Pony Poindexter, Earl Hines, and Peggy Lee, and leads a monthly quartet at Bird & Beckett Books & Records with saxophonist Bob Kenmotsu, pianist Keith Saunders, and bassist Eric Markowitz.

Upcoming Shows

Tony Johnson Quartet

Fri, Mar 27 · 6:00 PM

Bird & Beckett Books and Records

Bob Kenmotsu, Keith Saunders, Eric Markowitz, Tony Johnson Quartet, Tony Johnson Quartet

Smith Dobson Quartet

Wed, Apr 29 · 9:00 PM

Keys Jazz Bistro

Smith Dobson Quartet, Keith Saunders, Eric Markowitz, Tony Johnson Quartet

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The Tony Johnson Quartet: Reminiscing in a Deluxe Tempo!

Tue, May 26 · 5:30 PM

Bird & Beckett Books and Records

Mike Olmos, Keith Saunders, Eric Markowitz, Tony Johnson Quartet

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Smith Dobson Quartet

Sun, Jun 21 · 5:00 PM

Bird & Beckett Books and Records

Smith Dobson Quartet, Keith Saunders, Eric Markowitz, Tony Johnson Quartet

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