On Monday, August 28, BIT welcomes six-string bass pioneer Todd Johnson. Johnson, a former BIT student and instructor, is known for his innovative approach to playing chord changes and bass lines simultaneously on his Zon bass, giving him a uniquely rich sound for both solo and small combo work.

In addition to his work with the Ron Escheté Trio, Johnson has performed and recorded with a number of artists including Kristin Korb, Mike Stern, Jim Martinez, Dave Weckl, Scott Henderson, Barbara Morrison, Plas Johnson, Sam Most, Lew Tabackin, Jack Sheldon, Dewey Erney, Joe LaBarbera, Frank Potenza, Larry Koonse, Kendall Kay, Steve & Jennifer Barnes, Kate Reid, Tierney Sutton, Poncho Sanchez, Mundell Lowe, Paul Humphrey, and Frank Gambale. Johnson's two instructional DVDs, Technique Bulders and Walking Bass Line Modules System are available on his website.