Johnny Rodgers - The Ambassador of American Music

Johnny Rodgers Band - "POP with pizAZZ"
Songs for the sophisticated palette. David Finkle in a Backstage Review says "Rodgers has his own virile charm but at the same time suggests what might have happened if Elton John, Billy Joel, Billy Preston, and Leon Russell had all been born in the same body". Johnny Rodgers Band is brilliant weaving one style with another: pop, rock, jazz. The music literally takes you on a guided tour of American Pop exhibiting the driving energy of rock and roll, blended with jazz sophistication. The band's chemistry and Johnny's personable stage presence completes the formula that creates the band's dynamic performances.

Johnny Rodgers and the band recently released two new EPs BOUND TOGETHER and LET'S MAKE A DATE. BOUND TOGETHER has received high marks from AC Musicresearch.com market tests ��" and from anxiously awaiting fans. The EP includes the the single "The Best Of You In Me" which will be heard on popular AC radio stations now and for years to come. In July 2008, “The Best Of You In Me” was voted #1 on the John Lennon Song Contest channel with world-wide fans voting on OurStage.com. The second EP includes Johnny’s big band swing duet with Liza Minnelli and has found fans across the world.

Johnny Rodgers Band was formed in New York City in 2003, when award-winning singer-songwriter-pianist Johnny Rodgers created "The Band" he had always dreamed of to add musical depth to his road-tested original songs. Johnny pulled together accomplished musicians with vast experience who were familiar with performing in all styles from pop to jazz and classical. Johnny, Joe, Brian and Danny are influenced by the Beatles, John Mayer, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Elton John, Dave Matthews, Norah Jones, Lyle Lovett and Sting.

Two years after the bands formation, the Johnny Rodgers Band's debut album, BOX OF PHOTOGRAPHS was released featuring Johnny's original songs. His songs take you on side trips to upbeat New Orleans and through Memphis soul. The album includes Grammy-winner Randy Brecker and his legendary sound on several jazz style cuts on the twelve-track album.

Johnny Rodgers Band attracts new audiences at clubs, PACs, festivals, and private events across the country. They have created shows including “An Evening with…”, “Singin’ Down The House”, “Makes You Feel So Good!” as well as performing simply as the "Johnny Rodgers Band. Venues have included the likes of Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland, The Metropolitan Room and The Jazz Standard in New York City, Ryles in Cambridge MA, Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club and Van Dykes on Miami Beach, as well at many festivals like Festival Miami at the University of Miami.

JOHNNY RODGERS grew up in Miami Florida and now resides in New York City enjoying the music and theatre scene. In between performances and writing and recording sessions with the band, Johnny Rodgers tours the world with Liza Minnelli and her orchestra as featured guest artist. Johnny made his Broadway debut December 2008 in Liza's Tony nominated show "Liza's At The Palace...!" He also co-wrote a lush ballad for Liza that was featured in the Broadway concert and now included on the CD "Liza's At The Palace".

In addition to Johnny wowing the crowds at his own performances, he has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Randy Brecker, Stephen Schwartz, Ann Hampton Callaway, Dave Koz and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders Show less