MY GROOVE YOUR MOVE...George V Johnson has skillfully, completed over 40 of Hank Mobley’s classic compositions and still counting.

[WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK]

THE LEGACY CONTINUES....

GEORGE V JOHNSON JR, writes lyrics about complex things: personal experiences, love, history, family, home, African and American culture and most of all Jazz! Phrases turn, emotions connect, melodies soar. It’s a fuel that burns full-throttle, ignited by the heat of his soulful voice and the power and passion of his performance. You sing along even though you’ve never heard the tune before. George writes from a perspective of distances, of interludes between lovers and lives and the roads that lead from small towns to big cities

JOHNSON, the Art of Vocalese Master has skillfully, completed over 40 of Mobley’s classic compositions and still counting. Some with complete solo’s. Critics are already saying this is one of the most important and extensive projects to be presented to the public from the jazz vocalese realm in many, many years.



With Jazz Vocalese, still in a state of infancy, Johnson has almost single handedly kept the vocalese dream alive as exemplified from his performances presenting the Music of Hank Mobley. A feat unmatched by any of his peers in jazz music. His lyrics are well rounded, beautifully written and a classic work of art. In the spirit of Eddie Jefferson, Johnson’s a modern day “GRIO” telling stories our ancestors would be very proud of ...a la...Langston Hughes www.myspace.com/georgevjohnsonjr



www.myspace.com/hankmobley1

Hank Mobley recorded many of his classic compositions on the Blue Note label featuring some of the greatest names in jazz. Mobley composed over 100 songs that are becoming jazz classics and every musicians dream. Johnson’s soulful style and earthly lyrics to this great composers work establishes new dimensions in Jazz Vocalese. The voice accented with skillful musicians magically connects with the Mobley Spirit. Just imagine! Swinging, stories that take you on a musical voyage. Everyone should experience this. See what the buzz is all about. Join in the fun and bring the music of Hank Mobley to your city today. It’s Jazzically wonderful.





Listen to Hank Mobley: www.rhapsody.com/hank-mobley/tracks.html

Hank’s Symphony, Soul Station, Dig Dis, No Room For Squares, East of The Village, This I Dig of You, Take Your Pick, Three Way Split, Split Feelings, Up A Step, Work Out, The Baptist Beat, My Groove Your Move, Soft Impressions, Hank’s Waltz, Chain Reaction, Roll Call, Syrup & Biscuits, Snappin Out, Comin’ Back, The Feelings Good, Uh Huh, Up Over and Out, Looking East, Cute N’ Pretty, Third Time Around, Bossa For Baby, Ballin, Madeline, No More Goodbyes, The Break Through, Hank’s Other Bag, Infra Rae, Straight NoFilter, Caddy for Daddy, The Morning After. . . and more




LISTEN TO "THIS I DIG OF YOU" original lyrics by GVJ: www.myspace.com/georgevjohnsonjr

GVJ Biography:

www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=16546



He's Next In Line...Next In Line...

www.myspace.com/eddiejefferson

EDDIE JEFFERSON "THE FATHER OF THE ART OF JAZZ VOCALESE"





EXPLORE THE ART OF JAZZ VOCALESE - Singing and writing lyrics to improvised solo's (Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gilespie, James Moody, Hank Mobley, Barry Harris, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Jackie McLean, Dexter Gordon, David 'Fathead' Newman, etc) Bring the Art of Vocalese to your organization, institution, school, university, club, festival. It's fun, educational, intense and historical.

JAZZ VOCALESE WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDES:

. History of Jazz Vocalese

. The Eddie Jefferson School of Bop

. The Art of Writing & Singing Good Lyrics

. Demonstration, Vocal Drills

. Importance of Diction, Rhythm, Presentation & Intonation

. Class Participation / Breakdown of Classic Solo's

. Class Reciting, Speaking, Singing & Writing original lyrics

. Repetition & Practice w/End of session performance

WORKSHOPS (SPECIAL GROUP RATES)

. 1 to 10 week programs or 1-5 day workshops

. Elementary / Jr., High / High Schools

. Colleges / Universities

. Master Classes / Seminars / Private Instructions / Artist in Residence



With Monetary Funding and Support I'm available to record the Hank Mobley Project. I have been refining these lyrics for over 7 years. I am available for world tours. I'm ready!!

"MY GROOVE YOUR MOVE"

AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS:
Clubs, Festivals, Tours, Voice Overs, Film, Broadway, TV, Radio etc.
240.691.3868 or [e-mail]

AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCTION:

The New Jazzical "DOWN BY THE RIVER - EAST OF THE VILLAGE"
Script and music written by: George V Johnson Jr
Arrangements by: Don Sicker - (5 time grammy award winning arranger/producer)
Featuring the music of "HANK MOBLEY"
Not a musical but a "JAZZICAL"



THINKING IN JAZZ

Paul F. Berliner has written a monumental book in at least two senses: in its sheer length (more than 500 pages of text and 250 pages of musical examples) and in the thoroughness with which he addresses his topic. His primary concern is the learning process of the jazz musician. He notes that, "without the aid of formal educational institutions or instruction", many musicians amass a great deal of musical technical knowledge and develop exceptional. Describes how jazz musicians, both individually and collectively, learn to improvise. By chronologically leading musicians from their first encounters with jazz to the development of a unique improvisatory voice, Berliner documents the lifetime of preparation that lies behind a skilled improvisor's every note....(several passages by George V Johnson Jr)



Jazz Phrasing is a perfect workbook for all jazz vocalists. It covers: Specific Rhythm Phrasing – interpreting 8th notes, specific rhythm figures; The accompanying CD lets you: compare transcriptions to recorded examples, listen to vocal and instrumental examples, sing along with the rhythm section, create backgrounds and analyze arrangements. (includes lyrics by Geo V Johnson Jr)

www.secondfloormusic.com

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JOHN MALACHI - pianist and composer

John Malachi spent most of his career accompanying top jazz-oriented singers. A self-taught pianist, Malachi's first important musical job was with Trummy Young from 1943-44. He was a member of the classic Billy Eckstine Bebop Orchestra from 1944-45, the band included: Oscar Pettiford, Dizzy Gillespie, John Malachi, Art Blakey, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Gene Ammons, Luck Thompson, Fats Navarro, Sarah Vaungh, Lena Horn and more. It was called by many the most talented and greatest big band ever. Malachi contributed both piano solos and advanced arrangements. Malachi was back with Eckstine in 1947, toured with Illinois Jacquet in 1948 and then worked with Pearl Bailey in 1950, Dinah Washington in 1951, Louis Jordan in 1951, Sarah Vaughan from 1952-54, Al Hibbler from 1955-58.

Malachi's later years were spent freelancing in Washington D.C., also accompaning Clea Bradford, Milton Smith, George V Johnson Jr, Mary Jefferson, Buck Hill, teaching at Howard University and conducting the Jazz workshop at the "PigFoot" owned and operated by guitarist Bill Harris. The workshops produced and mentored many up and coming musicians who graced the Jazz scene in DC today! Geri Allen, Marshall Keys, Dick Smith, Ephriam Woolfook, Steve Williams, Gail Dixon, Marc Curry, Marcus Johnson and many more... Malach gave Sarah the name "SASSY" SARAH VAUGHN
and in 1975 he gave George V Johnson Jr the name "YOUR MAJESTY", taken from his theme song originally written for the great Charlie Parker.

JOHN MALACHI - LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR THE (NEA) NATIONAL ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS IN REFERENCE TO GEORGE V JOHNSON JR.

Part I



Part II

[Dr. Nelson Harrison]

Congratulations George,

I did a couple of Hank's myself. Maybe we could compare notes sometime.

Peace,

Nelson