A. Christopher "A D" Johnson

Guitarist Matthew Stevens Releases New Single "Hazy" Featuring Saxophonist Josh Johnson

Source: Big Feat PR
April 17, 2026

On April 8, GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and producer Matthew Stevens released the kaleidoscopic new single “Hazy” featuring Josh Johnson, from his forthcoming album, Matthew Stevens (out May 8 on Candid Records). Listen to “Hazy” here. Featuring saxophonist and co-producer Josh Johnson (Flea, Meshell Ndegeocello), the woozy, new original was written by Stevens during a time in his life when he didn’t have a clear image of his future. “‘Hazy’ was the first song I wrote in about a year and ...
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Amana Melomé Announces New Single 'Con C.ALMA,' Featuring Acclaimed Jazz Pianist Deron Johnson

Source: Cyber PR
November 22, 2025

Euro-Caribbean-American singer songwriter Amana Melomé returns with “Con C.ALMA,” her first release in several years and a luminous new chapter. This brand new single layers Melomé’s global sensibilities with the jazz-rooted soulfulness that defines her lineage, enhanced by a special feature from acclaimed pianist Deron Johnson, much celebrated for his work with Miles Davis, Stanley Clarke, and a host of influential jazz artists. “Con C.ALMA,” which translates to “with calm,” in Spanish is both meditation and mantra. The stylized spelling, ...
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Fingerstyle Wunderkind Jacob Johnson Offers Spiritually Uplifting Version Of 'Jessica,' The Dickey Betts/Allman Brothers Classic

Source: 1888 Media
June 26, 2024

Rising virtuoso Jacob Johnson has announced the June 21 release of his soul-affirming, spiritually-uplifting version of “Jessica,” the iconic, transcendent Allman Brothers classic. Penned by late ABB guitarist Dickey Betts, along with contributions from guitarist Les Dudek, the original composition was named after Betts’ 1-year old daughter who crawled into the room while the song was being workshopped. Released in August 1973 as a part of the album, Brothers and Sisters, the 7-1/2 minute instrumental debuted on the Billboard Hot ...
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Nick Finzer: A Celebartion of J.J. Johnson

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
June 24, 2024

J.J. Johnson was one of the most admired jazz trombonists of the post-war years. In addition to playing with a superb technique and tone, he brought a certain elegant soul to the instrument as a solo artist. Johnson began recording in 1942 with the Benny Carter Orchestra, and then had a stint with Count Basie in 1945 and early 1946. Later that year, in Juje, he led his own bebop quintet for Savoy Records. Known then as Jay Jay Johnson's ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: J.J. Johnson

Source: Michael Ricci
January 22, 2023

All About Jazz is celebrating J.J. Johnson's birthday today!

Considered by many to be the finest jazz trombonist of all time, J.J. Johnson somehow transferred the innovations of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to his more awkward instrument, playing with such speed and deceptive ease that at one time some listeners assumed he was playing valve (rather than slide) trombone! Johnson toured with the territory bands of Clarence Love and Snookum Russell during 1941-42 and then spent 1942-45 with Benny ...
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Eliane Elias & Marc Johnson: Lost Bill Evans Song

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
October 6, 2022

Days before Bill Evans's death on September 15, 1980, the pianist handed his bassist, Marc Johnson, a cassette tape. On the tape was a previously unperformed original by Evans called Here Is Something for You. In 2007, Eliane Elias and her partner, Marc Johnson, performed the song on video, which is up at YouTube. As you'll see, they clearly share a deep love for Evans. Marc, of course, was the last Bill Evans Trio bassist. Eliane has always had a ...
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Christopher James Releases 'A Rose In The Canyon' August 19th!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
July 8, 2022

Bob Dylan once famously said, “I’ll let you be in my dream if I can be in yours.” Christopher James’ music, elegantly conceived and profoundly felt, makes that happen. Impressions They’re the raw material of our reactions to artistic expressions. They form the building blocks of our private narrative responses to what we’ve seen and heard. Composer Christopher James and his supporting cast—which includes two of New York’s most talented orchestrators and several first call instrumentalists—construct evocative musical experiences that ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: J.J. Johnson

Source: Michael Ricci
January 22, 2022

All About Jazz is celebrating J.J. Johnson's birthday today!

Considered by many to be the finest jazz trombonist of all time, J.J. Johnson somehow transferred the innovations of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to his more awkward instrument, playing with such speed and deceptive ease that at one time some listeners assumed he was playing valve (rather than slide) trombone! Johnson toured with the territory bands of Clarence Love and Snookum Russell during 1941-42 and then spent 1942-45 with Benny ...
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Downtown's Premier Jazz Club, The Django, Announces Line-up For February Including La Reserve Records Anniversary, Calvin Johnson CD Release, Mingus Festival And More

Source: AMT Public Relations
January 5, 2022

The Django, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, continues to host today’s jazz legends and rising stars. On February 3, The Django celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Brooklyn-based record label, La Reserve, with special performances by the label’s artists. Two enchanting female vocalists celebrate Valentine’s Day 2/14 in back-to-back concerts: Martina DaSilvafollowed by Lauren Henderson. For the 14th year, the Charles Mingus Festival and High School Competition hosts the most important event in jazz education today (2/19-20). The Django’s weekly ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: J.J. Johnson

Source: Michael Ricci
January 22, 2021

All About Jazz is celebrating J.J. Johnson's birthday today!

Considered by many to be the finest jazz trombonist of all time, J.J. Johnson somehow transferred the innovations of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to his more awkward instrument, playing with such speed and deceptive ease that at one time some listeners assumed he was playing valve (rather than slide) trombone! Johnson toured with the territory bands of Clarence Love and Snookum Russell during 1941-42 and then spent 1942-45 with Benny ...
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