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For Bass Players Only
Long-time Kenny G bottom man tells FBPO his story about being a sideman, as well as a dynamic and energetic leader
Exclusive interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman
August 3, 2009
Vail Johnson has been making his living as a bass player since graduating from high school in Seattle in the late ’70s.
After developing his chops doing tons of club dates (ten years worth at five nights a week), Vail moved to LA and began a long career with Kenny G. He has also performed with Herbie Hancock, Stevie Nicks and many other high profile musicians.
Vail has just released his fourth solo CD, “Come Together,” a collection of Beatles tunes.
FBPO: You’ve been with Kenny G for quite some time now. How did you get the gig and how long have you had it?
VJ: I’ve been playing with Kenny since June of 1986.
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The Playboy Jazz festival was my first gig with him. We just played that gig last month, marking 23 years with The G man. I met Kenny’s percu