Question

Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that Johnson's musical talents went beyond just playing instruments?

Johnson was inspired by the events around him.... In 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the United States.
He may not be as well-known as 20th-century Black jazz pioneers like Louis Armstrong or Duke Ellington.
He was able to make a name for himself at a time when most Black Americans were enslaved.
Johnson created arrangements for more than 200 pieces of music.... Johnson was a band leader, too.

Answer 1

"Johnson created arrangements for more than 200 pieces of music...."

This shows he worked as an arranger (and not only as an instrumentalist), which demonstrates musical skills beyond just playing.