1945–1981
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Plas Johnson
1931–2026
United States
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Biography
Plas John Johnson Jr. () (July 21, 1931 – July 15, 2026) was an American soul-jazz and hard bop tenor saxophonist, probably most widely known as the tenor saxophone soloist on Henry Mancini’s "The Pink Panther Theme". He also performed on alto and baritone sax as well as flute and clarinet.
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