WABE host H. Johnson spotlights Leroy 'Slam' Stewart, a 20th century upright bass virtuoso

"Blues Classics" host H. Johnson. (Photo of WABE)

WABE’s H. Johnson has been a fixture on our station since 1978. As host of both “Blues Classics” and “Jazz Classics,” H. continually educates and entertains WABE listeners every Friday and Saturday night. Now, H. joins “City Lights” every other Friday to share a bit from his breadth of jazz knowledge.

The segment, “H. Johnson’s Jazz Moment,” explores selections from the best of H.’s music collection along with tidbits from history, personal reflections, and H.’s thoughts on the evergreen resonance of jazz. 

Today’s “Jazz Moment” spotlights Leroy “Slam” Stewart, one of the 20th century’s most unusual upright bass virtuosos.