As a composer, Johnson combines the format and parlance of historical rags and piano novelties with his own humor and sensibilities to create a personal, unique style. His ... And So Fourth! won 1st prize in the 2014 World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing New Rag Contest.
Vincent regularly performs at ragtime clubs and festivals throughout California, and his compositions have been formally programmed by pianists from Manhattan to Hungary. Johnson's debut CD My Pet, featuring novelty piano solos, was released in 2013.