Artist description "In Addition to one of the biggest smiles in Show Business"GEORGE IS CLEARLY, WITHOUT A QUESTION! ONE THE HIPPEST ENTERTAINERS ON THE SCENE TODAY.There's no doubt in my mind that henceforthGeorge V. Johnson, Jr. will be the most sought aftervocalist/lyricist during the New Millenium!He's The Missing Link! Multi-talented! Swingin! Sexy! Unique and in a class of his own.With his fresh sound, imagination, and creativelyrics the world will take notice and recognizethe importance of Jazz Vocalization. In time itwill be known that GEORGE V. JOHNSON, JR. istruly "NEXT IN LINE" as proclaimed by the Late"Eddie Jefferson". His presence will be feltaround the world. This beautiful CD is way overdue. Enjoy it and love it! Wow! I can't Stoppatting my feet! The Critic!

Music Style Jazz Vocals

Musical Influences Eddie Jefferson, Charlie Parker, Coltrane, Dizzy, Miles, James Moody, Lou Donaldson, James Brown, Jimi Hendricks, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye

Similar Artists Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, Bob Dorough

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Group Members GEORGE V. JOHNSON Jr-Vocalese,Siraj-Tenor Sax,Arnold Sterling-Alto Sax,Herman Foster-Piano,Bernard Samuel-Piano,Tom McKenzie-Bass,Mark Johnson-Drums,Victor Jones-Drums,Roy Brooks & The Artistic Truth

Albums Vocalist w/Pharoah Sanders CD REJOICE! penned lyrics to Coltrane's classic

Press Reviews His marvelous lyrics and vocal work are truly auspicious! Wheeee... What a Dynamite CD-HERB WONG! Opening Night will become a classic-EDDIE JEFFERSON! His Spirit & Energy touches everyone in the audience-The NUBIAN NEWS! He has a Great Voice and a Winning Manner that Deserves Success-ANNE KNIGHT George V. Johnson's experience cast light on both dimensions of practice and on stage experience. In shaping words to a soloist's intricate melodic-rhythmic patterns vocalist like Johnson & his mentor the late Eddie Jefferson bring to full circle the influenceof language upon music, underscoring the constantcross fertilization ideas between jazz singersand instrumentalist-PAUL F. BERLINER, author"Thinking In Jazz" the Infinite Art of Improvisation"As opposed to many supposed updates of old jazzgreats, which sometimes leave you feeling threefries short of a Happy Meal, Johnson's vocal workoffers up a musical feast! I defy you to sit stillduring Freedom Jazz...it evokes a physical reaction"It's a fantastic CD. THE TRENTONIAN David Frank

Additional Info Has performed with James Moody, Eddie Jefferson, Lou Donaldson, Pharoah Sanders, Richie Cole, Shirley Horn a host of others. Member of the Larry Ridley & The Jazz Legacy Ensemble & Currently leads his own group

Location Trenton, New Jersey - USA

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