DEXTER JOHNSON

Nigerian born Dexter Johnson, a saxophonist whose unique timbre influenced generations of horn players in Senegal and who can stand with pride next to the great jazz musicians, came to Dakar through Bamako & left his mark from the first night he arrived in the city with the GUINEAN JAZZ, in 1957. Later he played with the STAR BAND de DAKAR & finally with the SUPER STAR de DAKAR where he made a great duo with the singer LABA SOSSEH in the club “À l’Étoile”. from www.terangabeat.com Senegalese sax hero who broke away from the Star Band de Dakar to form it's rival, the Super Star de Dakar. Although there was a record store near the two local bars that featured both bands, there was no local pressing plant, so only a few 45s of Johnson were ever released (pressed in France). Luckily, the owner of the Sangomar nightclub at the next read more...