Johnny recorded with Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Billie Holiday, Bobby Hackett, Don Byas, Red Norvo, Perry Como, Bunny Berigan, Pee Wee Russell, Dave Tough, Bud Freeman, Dave Newcomb, Clyde Newcomb, Judy Garland, Eddie Fisher, Mel Tormé, Teddy Wilson, Eddie Condon, The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Paul Whiteman, Johnny Blowers and His Giants of Jazz, Bing Crosby, and most importantly Frank Sinatra, who chose Johnny to be his drummer in 1943 and he recorded with him for 11 years.

Thank you, Johnny, for your excellent instruction. You started me out right with the rudiments and how to read and write music. You gave me the “sure foundation” necessary to be a good drummer! I believe that your excellent teaching gave me the skills to write this book. Again, thank you Johnny!