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GEORGE V JOHNSON JR

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Executive Director & Founder - www.washingtondcjazznetwork.ning.com

Executive Director & Founder - www.washingtondcjazznetwork.ning.com

In 2003, George V Johnson Jr. was commissioned by Don Sickler of Second Floor Music to pen lyrics to the music of jazz legend and saxophonist, Hank Mobley. Since taking on the project Johnson has skillfully, completed over 40 of Mobley’s classic compositions and still counting. Some with complete solo’s. Critics are already saying this is one of the most important and extensive projects to be presented to the public from the jazz vocalese realm since beginning of it's birth. With Jazz Vocalese still in a state of infancy, Johnson has almost single handedly kept the vocalese dream alive as exemplified from his performances presenting the Music of Hank Mobley at the DC Jazz Festival, clubs across the USA and abroad. A feat unmatched by any of his peers in jazz music. His lyrics are well rounded, beautifully written and a classic work of art. In the spirit of Eddie Jefferson, Johnson’s a modern day “GRIO” telling stories our ancestors would be very proud of ...a la...Langston Hughes!

In 2003, George V Johnson Jr. was commissioned by Don Sickler of Second Floor Music to pen lyrics to the music of jazz legend and saxophonist, Hank Mobley. Since taking on the project Johnson has skillfully, completed over 40 of Mobley’s classic compositions and still counting. Some with complete solo’s. Critics are already saying this is one of the most important and extensive projects to be presented to the public from the jazz vocalese realm since beginning of it's birth. With Jazz Vocalese still in a state of infancy, Johnson has almost single handedly kept the vocalese dream alive as exemplified from his performances presenting the Music of Hank Mobley at the DC Jazz Festival, clubs across the USA and abroad. A feat unmatched by any of his peers in jazz music. His lyrics are well rounded, beautifully written and a classic work of art. In the spirit of Eddie Jefferson, Johnson’s a modern day “GRIO” telling stories our ancestors would be very proud of ...a la...Langston Hughes!

WORLD PREMIERE! "HANK'S SYMPHONY"

WORLD PREMIERE! "HANK'S SYMPHONY"

To George V Johnson Jr One of my adopted sons, John Malachi

To George V Johnson Jr One of my adopted sons, John Malachi

NEA Letter of Recommendation for George V Johnson Jr 1978 to write the first Jazz Opera

NEA Letter of Recommendation for George V Johnson Jr 1978 to write the first Jazz Opera

George V Johnson Jr & John Malachi 1974

George V Johnson Jr & John Malachi 1974

Eddie Jefferson & Next In Line George V Johnson Jr 1977 Left Bank Jazz Society

Eddie Jefferson & Next In Line George V Johnson Jr 1977 Left Bank Jazz Society

Christ Church Jazz Concert Series Presents George V Johnson Jr Quintet featuring Donvonte McCoy Sunday, October 23 * 4 to 6 pm

Christ Church Jazz Concert Series Presents George V Johnson Jr Quintet featuring Donvonte McCoy Sunday, October 23 * 4 to 6 pm

Tribute to John Coltrane Concert Fundraiser

Tribute to John Coltrane Concert Fundraiser

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