Johnny Frigo | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Virgil Frigo |
| Born | December 27, 1916 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 2007 (aged 90) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Violin, double bass |
| Labels | Arbors, Chesky |
Johnny Frigo (December 27, 1916 – July 4, 2007) was an American jazz violinist, bassist and songwriter. He appeared in the 1940s as a violinist before working as a bassist. He returned to the violin in the 1980s and enjoyed a comeback, recording several albums as a leader.