Henry Johnson, Nancy Wilson form a thrilling pair

Henry Johnson [Courtesy]

Guitarist Henry Johnson's Organic album was a showpiece of musicianship intended to thrill both fans of instrumental and vocal jazz. With a small outfit of accompanists on drums, organ and saxophone, the music makes one appreciate not only the brilliance of the instrumentalists, but also the singing styles of both Johnson and the late Nancy Wilson, with whom he performed duets as a guest vocalist.

Sadly, Ms Wilson, a jazz singer of note, passed away on December 13, 2018. She was 81.