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David Johnson
Jazz / Blues



Cleveland, Ohio
United States

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Last Login:  11/5/2009
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Member Since8/12/2004
Band Websitewww.cdbaby.com/davidjohnson3
InfluencesWes Montgomery, Roy Ayers and John Coltrane
Sounds LikeA soulful Wes Montgomery.
Record LabelJordan-Johnson Productions
Type of LabelIndie


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   About David Johnson
David a jazz guitarist, arranger and composer, has been a part of Cleveland Ohio's Jazz community for decades. He was influenced by music at a very young age. As a boy, he loved to listen to his parents, both members of local gospel groups, sing gospel songs for Sunday services. David first picked up the guitar at age seven. By age nine, he had already become a professional musician. He played his first professional gig at the former Majestic Hotel in Cleveland at the age of 12. David stayed with the guitar until he was 14. At the time, Cleveland had very few black electric bass players so he switched. This move later landed him the job as the OJays' bass player in the 60s. Those times were his most memorable because he enjoyed traveling around the country with the group. David has appeared on a few of the OJays early albums such as Soul Sounds and Comin' Through on the Minit and Imperial labels. In the late 60s, David decided to pursue his love for jazz music. He first started out as the bass player for the organist and band leader, Jack McDuff. Later, he joined Roy Ayers as a member of Ubiquity in the early 70's. He was the bass player on Roy Ayers album, Virgo Red. His experiences also includes playing bass guitar for Stevie Wonder, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Marvin Gaye, Dionne Warwick, Joe Williams, Betty Carter, Dakota Staton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jackie Wilson, Louie Belson, The Platters, Johnny Carson's Doc Severinsen Band, and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. He also appeared on the Gospel album, "God Is Knocking" by Jimmie Bell as lead guitar. He has entertained at venues such as Radio City Hall, Carnegie Hall, Village VanGuard and Town Hall in New York. David's picture and biography appeared in a book written by Cleveland's writer, Greg L. Reese and photographer, Rodney L. Brown. The book is called Jazzkeepers: A Pictorial Tribute and Memoir, and it honors jazz musicians who have made a contribution to Cleveland's jazz community. Throughout the years, David has taken all comers, working with a wide variety of musicians, although the music business, he admits, isn't always the easiest. As David would say, "God gave me the gift to play. I don't want to turn God down, so I have to have the strength to keep going." Even though David has been influenced by many great Jazz musicians such as John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley, his musical style is similar to Wes Montgomery, who played Jazz guitar with his thumb rather than a pick which achieved the full, rich, expressive tones that are prevalent in his recordings. David's recordings include elements of Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Fusion and Smooth Jazz. These elements integrate the components of R&B, Blues and Gospel which has influenced David throughout his life from the child sitting in the church's pew listening to his parents sing the gospel to his experiences as a professional musician in the music industry. David's latest release, "We Play The Music" is available at CDBaby and Apple ITunes.

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Ardy Blues Band

Ardy Blues Band



Oct 26 2009 5:01 PM

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iPhonic (NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES!!!)

iPhonic (NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES!!!)



Oct 13 2009 6:23 PM

Hey, I just wanted to stop by to show you two of our new songs, "Almost Famous" and "She's Got It." If you get a chance, we'd love to hear what you think about the music. .. Myspace Layouts
Aaron Koppel

Aaron Koppel



Oct 11 2009 7:50 PM

THIS TUESDAY October 13th at 9p
Aaron Koppel Quartet,Kelli Rudick,S Joel Norman
Tuesday, 10/13, 9p @Martyrs 3855 N. Lincoln,
Chicago, IL 60613

The Aaron Koppel Quartet performing original music from "The Wild Call Of The Multi-Tasker"
and their new album "Falling Together Falling Apart", covers by Radiohead and James Brown. New album will be available for purchase at the show. 21+ Cover $7

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Mikki

Mikki Hopkins



Sep 28 2009 9:10 PM

Hello Uncle thanks for the add, how is everything going for you? Everything here is good. You take care and keep in touch.
Dick Le Mair ComposerPercussionistProducer

Dick Le Mair ComposerPercussionistProducer



Sep 24 2009 5:55 AM

Thanks for the add!
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Ardy Blues Band

Ardy Blues Band



Sep 23 2009 6:07 PM

THX FOR THE ADD FROM ITALY
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MS CHAMPAGNE



Aug 19 2009 3:23 AM

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Friends of the Night

Friends of the Night



Jul 14 2009 8:27 PM

Hey - thank you very much for your support! We really appreciate it.

Just subscribe to our blog if you want to stay up to date. There you get all the news about Friends of the Night and other Vampires.


We proudly present our 2nd album 'Room No. 11'.

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PS: We just give you the link to the iTunes store above as we hate long link lists. But the songs are also available on AmazonMP3.com, musicload.de etc.
Howard Glazer and the EL 34s

Howard Glazer and the EL 34s



Dec 31 2008 7:41 PM

Have a GREAT New Year!!

peace
Howard
David D2 Derby

David



May 9 2008 4:39 AM

Hey Hey,

Just dropping in to say Hello. Hope all is well with you, I'm wishing you the best. :)

Peace and Blessings!
D2

Melanie Susuras Band
www. myspace. com/msb
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Jan 12 2008 11:32 AM

hey bro how's it going hope all is rocking for the new years .. did you have a awesome new years .. it's been awhile since we last talked how's thing's .
John Viviani

John Viviani



Dec 25 2007 10:19 AM

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mortimer

mortimer



Dec 23 2007 4:59 PM

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Aug 16 2007 8:18 AM

Enjoy the summer with a little “Summertime funk” with Fatback!

Bill

Mannequin Angels

Mannequin Angels



Jul 15 2007 1:24 AM

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Ronn Lynn

Ronn Lynn



Jul 12 2007 12:57 PM

Just wanted to stop by
and thank you for adding me.
Cool site and sounds!
Keep in touch.
All the best,

Ronn Lynn
Nashville, Tennessee

www.ronnlynn.com
ToolBachs

ToolBachs



Jul 10 2007 10:47 PM

Haven't heard from you in a while....hope things are going well!
Heartstrings

Heartstrings



Jun 18 2007 2:14 PM

Hey there! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that our debut CD "Days Gone By" is now available at www.heartstrings7.com. Best always - Matt and Mark
Jack Falk Project

Jack Falk Project



Jun 1 2007 7:22 AM

Hi,
Just wanting to send your page some love. Hope all is going great. Our new CD "Living On The Edge" is finally out and also on ITunes worldwide. We worked for 6 months on this one. You will travel through many different journeys and places in your mind while listening. We hope you like the sounds. Thanks for your support! Feel free to listen and write back soon! Take a break relax and enjoy.



Beautiful Bobby Blackmon

Beautiful Bobby Blackmon



May 19 2007 4:58 PM

Keep the music flowing!!!

BBB
Princess B

Princess B



May 1 2007 12:36 PM

Hey david!
I hope you are doing fine.
I posted a new Shaaks song on my page: A Piano Play. I hope you'll like it.

Have a wonderful day!
Princess B.
(Also on www.myspace.com/shaaksmusic)
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Josh Hudson



Apr 24 2007 3:25 PM

Hey David!! Just ran across your page and thought I would take a look. I'm from Richmond Indiana (about 3 hours away from ft wayne) if you ever need a bassist or anything designed for you, give me a click!!

God Bless man!! Music sounds great!

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Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy



Apr 19 2007 1:44 PM

Hey There! I am sorry I haven't written in awhile, Things have been moving forward and keeping me out of trouble...For the most part!
Have a fantastic day and I wanted to let you know I appreciate our friendship and your support!

Keep the Vision
Michael
DeVonn

DeVonn



Apr 10 2007 3:18 AM

Hey David, just Dropping a line and a Hello from the Nixon Family
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Apr 2 2007 8:43 AM

hey david hope all is well for you and your music !!!.. hope to see you at one of your show's talk to u soon .
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