Scott Albert Johnson

“Umbrella Man leaves no stone unturned. Scott Albert Johnson’s debut mixes blues, rock, folk and jazz, unified by first-rate harmonica playing.” (Maureen Palli, Relix)

Songwriter, singer, and harmonica player Scott Albert Johnson has lived a nomadic life. Born in St. Louis and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, it was his thirst for knowledge and inspiration that eventually had him living in more zipcodes in just a few years than most of us do in a lifetime.

Johnson left home at age 18 to attend Harvard, where he kicked field goals for the football team. He worked in politics briefly after graduation, then studied journalism at Columbia University. A few more years in various new media and nonprofit jobs followed, but music kept calling him home in more ways than one.

Johnson's songs are lyrically tender and thought-provoking while his warm, rich voice and considerable harmonica skills are on display throughout.