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"SHAKE DAT FUNKY THANG" Donvonte McCoy Quintet featuring George V. Johnson Jr. One Night Only! Saturday 31st No cover before 11pm Come Early! Long Lines! www.georgevjohnsonjr.com www.washingtondcjazznetwork.ning.com

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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"

JOHN COLTRANE LIVES!! A Community Benefit- 3 day Tribute to John and Alice Coltrane, Sept 22,23,24 at Cafe Stritch in San Jose. Ticket on sale in March. $35 includes Dinner and In/Out pass. From 1:pm to 11:30 pm. If you can not make it to San Jose, Support and join us on the live audio/video streaming on Stageit.com. for $10 all day viewing in your home, have a Coltrane Party. John Coltrane wants his Music to Unite All People. We are doing that for 3 days. Come and Join us, World Class Presentation. Please share this post~~~Craig Bright www.georgevjohnsonjr.com MOMENTS NOTICE! https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=7L0ijzwP2j4 — at Cafe Stritch.