Howard William "Swan" Johnson (January 1, 1908 – December 28, 1991) was an American swing alto saxophonist.
In the 1930s he worked with Benny Carter and Teddy Hill, followed in the 1940s by Claude Hopkins and Maxine Sullivan.
He recorded with Gillespie and with Red Norvo and Bessie Smith.
He also worked with the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band led by Clyde Bernhardt and the Savoy Sultans led by Panama Francis.
He should not be confused with tuba player Howard Johnson.