Walt and I hadn't seen each other for about 30 years!
So when he came by we sat down and had a great time "talking trumpet!"
Walt Johnson:
Well known for his work with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Barry Manilow, Barbara Streisand, The Pointer Sisters, Lionel Richie, The Commodores, Wayne Newton, Johnny Mathis, Melissa Manchester, Tower of Power, Lionel Hampton, Louis Bellson, Mel Torme, Vic Damone, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Henry Mancini, Helen Reddy, Engelbert Humperdink, Julio Iglesia, Tony Bennett, Tony Orlando, Dolly Parton, Joe Walsh, Kenny Rogers, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Andy Williams, Bob Hope, Ann Margaret and others.
Platinum and Gold Album recognition came from work with Lionel Ritchie for "All Night Long", from Elvis Presley for "Elvis in Concert" and from Barry Manilow for "If I Should Love Again."
And much, much, more...!
Walt Johnson Cases:
www.waltjohnsoncases.com
"Superman" Candoli tribute:
https://youtu.be/Y6Te3GpO0LY
"Watch Closely Now" - Chase tribute
https://youtu.be/31_5Kw9rDSI