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- I'm a South African - American Pianist, Composer, Music Academic having spent some thirty years in exile in the U.S. inter acting with other exiled South African and American musicians which resulted in a wonderful performance and recording career. I first heard this beautiful music called jazz as a sixteen year old teenager growing up in Cape Town South Africa as the result of listening to a short wave broadcast on the "Voice of America" radio station hosted by the late Willis Connover. The theme song of his show was Billy Strayhorn's "Take the A Train". When I heard that incredible big band music for the first time in my life..... played by the great Duke Ellington Orchestra, I was instantly hooked!!!!!!!!! Well the rest is history as they say.
I've worked with Charles Lloyd, Sonny Stitt,, Eddie Henderson, Ernestine Anderson, Dewey Redman, Archie Shepp, Pharoah Saunders, Mongo Santa Maria, Louis Gasca, Vincent Herring, Lorez Alexander and have recorded C.D's and albums with Hadley Caliman, Elvin Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Woody Shaw, John Handy,Hugh Masekela, Herb Alpert, Letta Mbulu, Rene McLean, Mario Pavone and Joshua Redman. I was on the faculty of the jazz studies department at the University of Hartford's Hartt School of Music established by the late great Jackie McLean. I was also a member of his band for eight years before my return to South Africa in 1991. I'm the pianist on three of his C.D.'s "Dynasty" "Rights of Passage" and ""The J Mac Attack live in Belgium"
At present I'm the Director of the Miriam Makeba Center of Performing Arts at the University of Fort Hare situated in the east coast South African city of East London. I love all kinds of good music,however I'm kind of biased towards music with strong syncopation and rhythmic content..... In other words "Get Down jump Up Music" I also love African art, getting close to nature and a good glass of wine or scotch now and then! Otherwise I'm a laid back kind of cat with a passion for spending some quality time and hanging out with my family. Yeah!
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Fast food in Africa
When I first came to New York in 1962 I was asked by a student at a party when he heard that I was from South Africa: " Do you have fast food in Africa? At which point I replied; " In Africa you have to be fast....... otherwise you become food !!!!!!!!!!!
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It was a pleasure and an honor to be featured on The Jazz Network...the response was warm and generous and I look forward to many other connections over the course of time, again I just want to thank you....please keep up the great work you are doing with this most amazing of all art forms created in the U.S. Wherever I go people always connect with jazz thankfully and as I suspect will continue to in the many years ahead...Your site is a conduit for this connection to carry on ....
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Thanx for adding me as a freind.Nice to meet such an experienced musician.I am learning to play keyboard.Would love some advise from you.
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COME ON OUT and SEE WHAT THE BUZZ IS ALL ABOUT
THE HOUSE THAT "MONK" BUILT
MINTON'S PLAYHOUSE
Presents
THE GREATEST "JAZZICAL" EVER TOLD !!!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
3 Shows: 10:00 pm - 11:30 - 1:00 - Admission: $20.00
"SOUL STATION" The Music of Hank Mobley
Hank Mobley 78th Birthday Celebration
CELEBRATING A JAZZ LEGEND
Original Lyrics performed by GEORGE V JOHNSON JR.
"THE ART OF JAZZ VOCALESE"
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 in many, many years. 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. 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
Hank Mobley recorded many of his classic compositions on the Blue Note label featuring some of the greatest names in jazz. Mobley composed over 100 songs that are becoming jazz classics and every musicians dream. Johnson’s soulful style and earthly lyrics to this great composers work establishes new dimensions in Jazz Vocalese. The voice accented with skillful musicians magically connects with the Mobley Spirit. Just imagine! Swinging, stories that take you on a musical voyage. Everyone should experience this. See what the buzz is all about. Join in the fun and bring the music of Hank Mobley to your city today. It’s Jazzically wonderful.
Hank's Symphony, Soul Station, Dig Dis, No Room For Squares, East of The Village, This I Dig of You, Take Your Pick, Three Way Split, Split Feelings, Up A Step, Work Out, The Baptist Beat, My Groove Your Move, Soft Impressions, Hank's Waltz, Chain Reaction, Roll Call, Syrup & Biscuits, Snappin Out, Comin' Back, The Feelings Good, Uh Huh, Up Over and Out, Looking East, Cute N' Pretty, Third Time Around, Bossa For Baby, Ballin, Madeline, No More Goodbyes, The Break Through, Hank's Other Bag, Infra Rae, Straight NoFilter, Caddy for Daddy, The Morning After. . . and more.
DON SICKLER - Trumpet & Arranger 5 Time Grammy Award Winning Arranger & Producer
Don chatting with Wayne Shorter and JJ Johnson after Wayne recorded "In Walked Wayne" with JJ's Quartet. "At that time we certainly had no idea that this performace would win Wayne a Grammy" ~~ Don Sickler (Best Jazz Instrumental Solo - 1999) Don has produced five Grammy Award-winning CD's, won numerous Downbeat Magazine awards as arranger, producer, and talent. Over 300 of his arrangements have been recorded, and artist such as Art Blakey and Jazz Messengers, Joe Henderson, Freddy Hubbard and Woody Shaw have played Don's arrangements around the world. Don has recorded for a variety of labels, including Blue Note, Delos, Fantasy, High Note, Muse, N2K, Polydor, Reservoir Music, Somethin' Else, Soul Note, Sunnyside, Uptown Records and Verve.
Don Sickler - Originally from Spokane, first established himself in New York while completing his masters degree in trumpet at the Manhattan School of Music. He went to work for United Artist as a production manager and upon leaving in 1979, he started his own full service Jazz publishing firm, www.secondfloormusic.com . A perennial finalist in the Down Beat and JazzTimes polls for Jazz Arranger of the Year, Sickler is also an in-demand producer with numerous successes to his credit, including Joe Henderson's breakthrough 1992 CD "Lush Life", and it Gramy-winning follow-up "So Near So Far" (Both for the Verve/Polygram). He's also produced records for Cedar Walton, Jimmy Smith, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Roy Haynes, Christian McBride and dozens of others. His own recording as a trumpeter include "The Music of Kenny Dorham" (Resevoir) and Night Watch" (Uptown). Musical director/trumpeter for T.S. Monk Band until 1999. Previously he was the musical director of drummer Philly Jones' Tadd Dameron repertory ensemble "Dameronia". He also enjoyed the brieft stint with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Second Floor Music represents many of the top jazz composers, including Monk, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Curtis Fuller, Clifford Jordan and is a behind-the-scenes force in the resurgence of modern jazz....
PATIENCE HIGGINS - Tenor sax
Saxophone and flute player Patience Higgins was a featured artist on 1998s double Grammy Award winning recording Dee Dee Bridgewaters Dear Ella. Other credits include tour and recording engagements with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Count Bassie Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Short, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, The Pointer Sisters and Yoko Ono, among many others. Mr. Higgins is also well know for his work on Broadway, including The Wiz, Aint Misbehavin, Chicago, and many others, as well as numerous movie soundtracks. Patience currently serves as music director and performs with Tap Dance sensation SAVION GLOVER!
Pianist and organist Raymond Angry was born in Miami, Florida. After completing his M.A. at Howard University, Angry made his move to New York. In the period that he has been here, his musicianship has earned the respect of fellow musicians, performing with such notables as Mulgrew Miller, Roy Hargrove and Ralph Peterson. Angry also has extensive experience in church music, R&B and Hip-Hop.
BASS & DRUMS To be annoucned soon! ***********************
Make your reservations today!
(212) 864-8346
www.uptownatmintons.com
Ladies and gentlemen, we're gonna bring up a young man from Washington DC, George V Johnson Jr. A great, soulful, bebop singer. My opinion one of the best in America. The Best.... This is a rare treat. Me and Him! We're gonna feature him on a Charles Christopher Parker tune "My Little Suede Shoes" with original lyrics and one more thang, George V Johnson Jr., is one of the most poslished and schooled vocalist in jazz. If you have any questions give me a call~~~~~ LOU DONALDSON
GVJ & THE GREAT JAMES MOODY 1985 Grants Tomb, Jazz Mobile - Harlem NYC
SO WHAT !!!!
SO WHAT !!!
Eddie Jefferson's 1 singing son, vocalist George (Vocalese) Johnson Jr. has stepped up his productivity considerably since determining to ditch the 9-5 gig and forge a career in jazz. You may remember his turn on Coltrane's "Moment's Notice," where his Trane-centric lyrics graced a 1981 Pharoah Sanders date reissued by Evidence. Here he continues to refine the art of flipping classic instrumental solos into lyrical expressions. George V. continues to show upward mobility on his soon to be released CD Live @ JAzZ InN~~~WILLARD JENKINS
COLTRANE'S classic "Moments Notice" is a complete gas!
GEORGE V JOHNSON JR., whose marvelous lyrics and viocal work are truly auspicous! He sngs with James Moody on occassion and is happily remindflul of the insistent giftness of the late EDDIE JEFFERSON. Johnson's three stanzars close with "Relax dig the sounds of Coltrane's Music. Coltrane fills your heart with love and harmony. Trane played with magic. Listen to the melodies and you will see momently. When you here the message of his song!". There's no doubt in my mind that henceforth George V Johnson sholuld and will be sought for his own gift to the music. He sang the song for Sanders at the Village Vanguard, and Sanders "felt that George ought to be heard".
HANK MOBLEY....HANK MOBLEY.....HANK MOBLEY!! www.myspace.com/georgevjohnsonjr
COME ON OUT and SEE WHAT THE BUZZ IS ALL ABOUT
THE HOUSE THAT "MONK" BUILT
MINTON'S PLAYHOUSE
Presents
THE GREATEST "JAZZICAL" EVER TOLD !!!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
3 Shows: 10:00 pm - 11:30 - 1:00 - Admission: $20.00
"SOUL STATION" The Music of Hank Mobley
Hank Mobley 78th Birthday Celebration
CELEBRATING A JAZZ LEGEND
Original Lyrics performed by GEORGE V JOHNSON JR.
"THE ART OF JAZZ VOCALESE"
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 in many, many years. 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. 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
Hank Mobley recorded many of his classic compositions on the Blue Note label featuring some of the greatest names in jazz. Mobley composed over 100 songs that are becoming jazz classics and every musicians dream. Johnson’s soulful style and earthly lyrics to this great composers work establishes new dimensions in Jazz Vocalese. The voice accented with skillful musicians magically connects with the Mobley Spirit. Just imagine! Swinging, stories that take you on a musical voyage. Everyone should experience this. See what the buzz is all about. Join in the fun and bring the music of Hank Mobley to your city today. It’s Jazzically wonderful.
Hank's Symphony, Soul Station, Dig Dis, No Room For Squares, East of The Village, This I Dig of You, Take Your Pick, Three Way Split, Split Feelings, Up A Step, Work Out, The Baptist Beat, My Groove Your Move, Soft Impressions, Hank's Waltz, Chain Reaction, Roll Call, Syrup & Biscuits, Snappin Out, Comin' Back, The Feelings Good, Uh Huh, Up Over and Out, Looking East, Cute N' Pretty, Third Time Around, Bossa For Baby, Ballin, Madeline, No More Goodbyes, The Break Through, Hank's Other Bag, Infra Rae, Straight NoFilter, Caddy for Daddy, The Morning After. . . and more.
DON SICKLER - Trumpet & Arranger 5 Time Grammy Award Winning Arranger & Producer
Don chatting with Wayne Shorter and JJ Johnson after Wayne recorded "In Walked Wayne" with JJ's Quartet. "At that time we certainly had no idea that this performace would win Wayne a Grammy" ~~ Don Sickler (Best Jazz Instrumental Solo - 1999) Don has produced five Grammy Award-winning CD's, won numerous Downbeat Magazine awards as arranger, producer, and talent. Over 300 of his arrangements have been recorded, and artist such as Art Blakey and Jazz Messengers, Joe Henderson, Freddy Hubbard and Woody Shaw have played Don's arrangements around the world. Don has recorded for a variety of labels, including Blue Note, Delos, Fantasy, High Note, Muse, N2K, Polydor, Reservoir Music, Somethin' Else, Soul Note, Sunnyside, Uptown Records and Verve.
Don Sickler - Originally from Spokane, first established himself in New York while completing his masters degree in trumpet at the Manhattan School of Music. He went to work for United Artist as a production manager and upon leaving in 1979, he started his own full service Jazz publishing firm, www.secondfloormusic.com . A perennial finalist in the Down Beat and JazzTimes polls for Jazz Arranger of the Year, Sickler is also an in-demand producer with numerous successes to his credit, including Joe Henderson's breakthrough 1992 CD "Lush Life", and it Gramy-winning follow-up "So Near So Far" (Both for the Verve/Polygram). He's also produced records for Cedar Walton, Jimmy Smith, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Roy Haynes, Christian McBride and dozens of others. His own recording as a trumpeter include "The Music of Kenny Dorham" (Resevoir) and Night Watch" (Uptown). Musical director/trumpeter for T.S. Monk Band until 1999. Previously he was the musical director of drummer Philly Jones' Tadd Dameron repertory ensemble "Dameronia". He also enjoyed the brieft stint with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Second Floor Music represents many of the top jazz composers, including Monk, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Curtis Fuller, Clifford Jordan and is a behind-the-scenes force in the resurgence of modern jazz....
PATIENCE HIGGINS - Tenor sax
Saxophone and flute player Patience Higgins was a featured artist on 1998s double Grammy Award winning recording Dee Dee Bridgewaters Dear Ella. Other credits include tour and recording engagements with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Count Bassie Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Short, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, The Pointer Sisters and Yoko Ono, among many others. Mr. Higgins is also well know for his work on Broadway, including The Wiz, Aint Misbehavin, Chicago, and many others, as well as numerous movie soundtracks. Patience currently serves as music director and performs with Tap Dance sensation SAVION GLOVER!
Pianist and organist Raymond Angry was born in Miami, Florida. After completing his M.A. at Howard University, Angry made his move to New York. In the period that he has been here, his musicianship has earned the respect of fellow musicians, performing with such notables as Mulgrew Miller, Roy Hargrove and Ralph Peterson. Angry also has extensive experience in church music, R&B and Hip-Hop.
BASS & DRUMS To be annoucned soon! ***********************
Make your reservations today!
(212) 864-8346
www.uptownatmintons.com
Ladies and gentlemen, we're gonna bring up a young man from Washington DC, George V Johnson Jr. A great, soulful, bebop singer. My opinion one of the best in America. The Best.... This is a rare treat. Me and Him! We're gonna feature him on a Charles Christopher Parker tune "My Little Suede Shoes" with original lyrics and one more thang, George V Johnson Jr., is one of the most poslished and schooled vocalist in jazz. If you have any questions give me a call~~~~~ LOU DONALDSON
GVJ & THE GREAT JAMES MOODY 1985 Grants Tomb, Jazz Mobile - Harlem NYC
SO WHAT !!!!
SO WHAT !!!
Eddie Jefferson's 1 singing son, vocalist George (Vocalese) Johnson Jr. has stepped up his productivity considerably since determining to ditch the 9-5 gig and forge a career in jazz. You may remember his turn on Coltrane's "Moment's Notice," where his Trane-centric lyrics graced a 1981 Pharoah Sanders date reissued by Evidence. Here he continues to refine the art of flipping classic instrumental solos into lyrical expressions. George V. continues to show upward mobility on his soon to be released CD Live @ JAzZ InN~~~WILLARD JENKINS
COLTRANE'S classic "Moments Notice" is a complete gas!
GEORGE V JOHNSON JR., whose marvelous lyrics and viocal work are truly auspicous! He sngs with James Moody on occassion and is happily remindflul of the insistent giftness of the late EDDIE JEFFERSON. Johnson's three stanzars close with "Relax dig the sounds of Coltrane's Music. Coltrane fills your heart with love and harmony. Trane played with magic. Listen to the melodies and you will see momently. When you here the message of his song!". There's no doubt in my mind that henceforth George V Johnson sholuld and will be sought for his own gift to the music. He sang the song for Sanders at the Village Vanguard, and Sanders "felt that George ought to be heard".
HANK MOBLEY....HANK MOBLEY.....HANK MOBLEY!! www.myspace.com/georgevjohnsonjr
I'm enjoying listening to your soulful harmonies on "Round Midnight." on your home page. Thanks for the invitation to join your circle of friends. I see we are both pianists who first heard Jazz on "Voice of America" - you in South Africa, me in Montenegro. Also, we played with some of the same folks, Eddie Henderson, John Handy, Ernestine Anderson, as well as fellow recording artists Bobby Hutcherson and my good friend Hadley Caliman. I hope you continue to have many good years in jazz.
All the best,
Larry
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