Earl R. Johnson, Jr.
"The Official Big Juicy Web Site"
"The Official Big Juicy Web Site"
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“A contemporary jazz album at its core, “Juicy” offers a tempting mix of instrumental and vocal tracks as it skillfully shifts from smooth to funky with its shadings of R&B and hip-hop.”
“Talk about an album living up to its name! After making his mark behind the scenes with everyone from Patti Austin and Beyonce’ to Stevie Wonder and Gerald Albright, [this] veteran keyboardist and ‘groovemeister’ emerges as a solo artist with an instantly infectious disc, mixing wild and playful old school soul jams with sexy, late-night R&B ballads that will inspire some sweet but naughty dreams…very appealing.”
“Keyboard crusader Earl R. Johnson, Jr. has compiled a truly flavorful and fine-feeling disk that's chock-full of "Juicy" goodness, for all who appreciate soulful rhythms, heartfelt ballads, and top-notch production…major props to [this] keyboard whiz who's also a master of the "do it yourself" principle, and who does it very well indeed!”
“JUICY Takes you on a complete musical journey with ten original masterpieces. He makes the piano sing with all of the finesse and fluidity of a modern-day virtuoso.”
- Billboard Magazine
“Talk about an album living up to its name! After making his mark behind the scenes with everyone from Patti Austin and Beyonce’ to Stevie Wonder and Gerald Albright, [this] veteran keyboardist and ‘groovemeister’ emerges as a solo artist with an instantly infectious disc, mixing wild and playful old school soul jams with sexy, late-night R&B ballads that will inspire some sweet but naughty dreams…very appealing.”
- Wine & Jazz Magazine
“Keyboard crusader Earl R. Johnson, Jr. has compiled a truly flavorful and fine-feeling disk that's chock-full of "Juicy" goodness, for all who appreciate soulful rhythms, heartfelt ballads, and top-notch production…major props to [this] keyboard whiz who's also a master of the "do it yourself" principle, and who does it very well indeed!”
- All Access Magazine
“JUICY Takes you on a complete musical journey with ten original masterpieces. He makes the piano sing with all of the finesse and fluidity of a modern-day virtuoso.”
- WINR-FM (Houston)
LATEST NEWS
December 27, 2011
I have been confirmed as the featured speaker and solo performing artist for the Toyota Corporation's Black History Month Celebration entitled, "The Evolution of Jazz." This event will take place on Wednesday February 29, 2012 at the company's Torrance, CA location. I will give a brief dissertation/overview on the development and adaptation of Jazz music through several modern idioms. I will play musical examples and cap off the lecture with a few solo piano pieces from my CDs, "Inside Myself" and "Juicy" (which will both be available for purchase at the performance.)
November 15, 2011
I just performed solo piano for Nikki Taylor (Essence Magazine's Life & Styles editor) for her book signing. The event was very well attended and Ms. Taylor was particularly taken by my performance.
October 25, 2011
I've just been requested to perform at the Los Angeles Mayor's Mansion for the Thurgood Marshall Fund event being held on November 17th. This will be my second time being requested to perform at the mansion.
October 14, 2011
I have been hired as the musical director for Sheryl Lee Ralph's 21st Annual "Divas Simply Singing" concert which is to be held on October 22, 2011 in Los Angeles CA at the famed Wilshire Ebell Theater. The concert is to benefit HIV/AIDS research and awareness. Scheduled performers at the star-studded event include Kelly Price, Shanice, Jennifer Holliday, Loretta Devine, Amber Riley, Jennifer Lewis and others.
September 22, 2011
The momentum is building for the release of my new CD, "Inside Myself" which I'm in the process of putting the "finishing touches" on as we speak. A lot of "buzz" has been generated as many wait in high anticipation for the release of the Traditional Jazz project. There has even been mention of the project being considered Grammy-worthy!! Much thanks to my "brothers" Dwayne Burno (acoustic bass), Winard Harper (drums), and Teodross Avery (tenor and soprano saxophone) BEBOP LIVES!!!!
August 18, 2011
My concert at Spaghettini's in Seal Beach, CA (Los Angeles) was SOLD OUT!! The show received rave reviews and most in attendance requested that I get booked again for an entire weekend!! I'd say that that sounds like they were "Juicified!!" I've now sold out across the country and had the TOP SELLING CD over many of today's hottest Jazz artists when going head-to-head with them (on the Capitol Jazz Super Cruise.)
June 24, 2011
I just signed on as the Composer for Director Be Garrett's film entitled, "American Falls." The film is a drama set in rural middle-america during the 1960's.
May 30, 2011
I was one of the artists selected to perform for the final taping and retirement party for television's "Entertainment Tonight" host Mary Hart. (I posted the photos on Facebook) After the performance, Mary told me, "I absolutely LOVE your music!!"
March 5, 2011
The reviews are in from my east coast tour. I SOLD OUT Blues Alley in Washington DC;Twins Jazz (in DC) booked me right on the spot for two return engagement concerts and a clinic August 5 & 6 2011; I "brought the house down" at NYC's Sugar Bar; and I also recorded all 11 songs for my next acoustic Jazz CD release to be entitled, "Inside Myself"!!
Earl was a Featured Artist for KTWV 94.7 FM The Wave’s “Thursday Night Live” concert series in Los Angeles where he performed to a wildly receptive, near-capacity crowd. He is also one of only seven artists featured in the “”Jazz CD and Wine Pairings” section of the Nov./Dec. ’09 issue of Wine & Jazz Magazine. Earl was also featured in the Oct. ’09 issue of Urban Living Magazine. Additionally, Earl is slated to be the Composer for two upcoming feature films, “Cotton” (starring Ving Rhames) and “One City, One Sound, One Movement,” a feature length documentary on Go-Go music. Earl has also recently been chosen to be the Ambassador Artist for Fifty100 Music Distribution and Social Network.| Earl R. Johnson, Jr. The Official Big Juicy Web Site |
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