Birch "Crimson Slide" Johnson (born 1953 in Dublin,

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) is an American trombonist. He is a first call studio trombonist, Emmy-nominated composer, producer and songwriter based in New York City. He graduated from the

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, receiving a Bachelor of Music degree. At Alabama, he studied with noted jazz educator,

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. He subsequently attended

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, receiving the Master of Music degree, majoring in jazz performance. For 10 years, Johnson was a member of the

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Band and appeared, as an actor, in the movie ''

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''.

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Birch Johnson
official website Living people American male trombonists The Blues Brothers members 21st-century American trombonists 1953 births {{US-trombonist-stub