Alvin Johnson, Sr., best known for his famous song, "Carnival Time," has been a New Orleans Mardi Gras icon for over 40 years. Al, a Rhythm & Blues performer, is a New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival veteran and has worked with the likes of Aaron Neville, Eddie Bo, Ernie K-Doe, Oliver Morgan, Bobby Lonero as well as (the late Tommy Ridgley, Jessie Hill, and Bobby Mitchell.)
 Al has recently performed on the "Louisiana Jukebox" TV program and has been the subject of articles in Mardi Gras Guide, New Orleans Magazine, The Louisiana Weekly, The Times Picayune, and Gambit Weekly.
 Currently Al Johnson has a new CD single to debut before Carnival Time 2007.

Lower Ninth Ward Blues

Check out Al's first CD since Katrina!
This is an ENHANCED CD single that includes Short Video and Photos
You can order it at the Louisiana Music Factory

"Carnival Time" is truly a great fun song which has been around year after year. It is one of those famous songs that will last forever." Earl Perry

"'Mardi Gras Strut' is a great tune that should become just as popular as 'Carnival Time'. I wished I would have written it." Craig Klein