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Mike Irwin Johnson
Member Since: 2008 | Location: San Francisco | Page Views: 2,376About Me
Mike Irwin Johnson is the arranger and primay composer for the Bay Area ensemble 8 Legged Monster
The 8 Legged Monster was born to improve upon and keep the tradition of the small-big-band moving forward for a new generation. Since its inception, the 8 Legged Monster has been turning heads in the Bay Area's Jazz community. Founder Mike Irwin Johnson's arrangements offer the classic sound of early Bebop, yet with an entirely new attitude and approach to harmony. The Monster has such a distinct sound because they encompass all the musical styles that the jazz lineage has passed through, from Swing to free-jazz, yet bring to it an original, fresh sound. Already a fast favorite amongst the SF jazz community of musicians, they're one of the most entertaining and fun new bands to see.
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This page was last updated on 2010-01-04.
