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Earl R. Johnson Jr.
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"2009 Jazz Artist of the Year" -- South Bay (L.A.) Music Awards
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Earl R. Johnson Jr.: Juicy
by Jim Santella
Pianist Earl R. Johnson, Jr. espouses a highly rhythmic approach to contemporary jazz that keeps the bass line front and center, reverberates with hip-hop drum effects, swirls with keyboard authority and allows plenty of space for lyrical instrumental voices.Johnson's piano serves as an anchor for the myriad scenes that he creates through original compositions. Reflecting contemporary R&B and smooth jazz themes, the program centers on melody and enjoys a healthy rhythmic character.Requiem" goes with solo piano ...
read moreEarl R. Johnson Jr. Named "2009 Jazz Artist of the Year" at South Bay Music Awards
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Michael Ricci
Bursting out on the Jazz landscape in a big way, Los Angeles-based pianist/composer Earl R. Johnson, Jr. won '2009 Jazz Artist of the Year' at the recent 5th Annual South Bay (Los Angeles) Music Awards in Southern California. Additionally, the talented musician was selected as one of only six Finalists to compete in the '6th Annual Capital Jazz Challenge in Columbia, MD this past Spring. Johnson is also a Nominee in the 'Jazz Artist of the Year' category for the ...
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"2009 Jazz Artist of the Year," Earl R. Johnson Jr. - Performing at Sambuca's Jazz Cafe in Atlanta - August 13
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Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
(ATLANTA, GA) – Bursting out on the Jazz landscape in a big way, Los Angeles-based pianist/composer Earl R. Johnson, Jr. won “2009 Jazz Artist of the Year” at the recent 5th Annual South Bay (Los Angeles) Music Awards in Southern California. Additionally, the talented musician was selected as one of only six Finalists to compete in the “6th Annual Capital Jazz Challenge in Columbia, MD this past Spring. Johnson is also a Nominee in the “Jazz Artist of the Year” ...
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Pianist/Composer Earl R. Johnson Jr. Wins "2009 Jazz Artist of the Year" at South Bay Music Awards
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Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles-based pianist/composer Earl R. Johnson, Jr. won “2009 Jazz Artist of the Year” at the recent 5th Annual South Bay Music Awards in Southern California. Additionally, the talented pianist-composer has been selected as one of only six Finalists to compete in the “6th Annual Capital Jazz Challenge,” taking place Friday, June 5 in Columbia, MD. The competition is part of the Capital Jazz Festival, Friday June 5 through Sunday June 7, 2009. Grand Prize is ...
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
The Wood Shed
From: Inside MyselfBy Earl R. Johnson Jr.