He has participated in a number of projects and now fronts the Steve Kimock band. Alphonso Johnson, bass, vocals. An alumnus of Weir's Bobby and the Midnites, Johnson has been touring since he was 17. He worked with the Woody Herman Orchestra, Chuck Mangione, Weather Report, Santana and Jazz is Dead. It's about pushing and motivating one another, Weir says.
Somebody comes up with a new idea to season the pot.
When something is happening that is new and fresh, it's generally a fairly joyful experience, and edifying as well.