Book George V. Johnson Jr.
Vocal jazz with a story to tell. George brings original lyrics, bebop phrasing and the vocalese tradition to the concert stage. His repertoire draws on the music of McCoy Tyner, Hank Mobley, Charlie Parker, Lou Donaldson and other jazz composers.
Request a Concert Booking
Contact George directly: Bookingsforgeorgevjohnsonjr@gmail.com
Plan Your Event
For festival, jazz club, concert series or cultural-program inquiries, please include:
- Your organization, venue, city and country
- Proposed date or dates and set length
- Event format, audience and available production
- Budget range and travel arrangements, if known
- Your name, email and contact number
George will discuss availability, ensemble format, personnel and technical needs with you. Lineups shown in past videos and album credits document those performances and recordings.
Hear & See the Artist
Performance Videos · Recordings · Electronic Press Kit · Stage Plot
Performance Updates
No upcoming public shows are currently announced. View performance updates and past appearances, or contact George to discuss a future concert.
Looking for individual study? Explore online jazz vocalese lessons.
The Sound of George V. Johnson Jr. Original lyrics bring another dimension to jazz melodies and solos. Explore the recordings and past performances featured here for a sense of George’s phrasing, storytelling and musical range. The musicians on Walk Spirit Talk Spirit include Elijah Easton, Donvonte McCoy, Allyn Johnson, Herman Burney, Steve Arnold and Dana J. Hawkins. Album personnel and archived performances are separate from arrangements for a future booking. Watch a Featured Performance · Watch All Aboard the Gravy Train
