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David Johnson
Jazz / Blues



FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
United States

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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 Ohios 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. Davids picture and biography appeared in a book written by Clevelands 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 Clevelands jazz. Throughout the years, David has taken all comers, working with a wide variety of musicians, although the music business, he admits, isnt always the easiest. As David would say, God gave me the gift to play. I dont want to turn God down, so I have to have the strength to keep going. David recently relocated to Fort Wayne, Indiana. He currently gigs at jazz clubs such as Club Soda, Fire Fly Coffee House, Starbucks and the Deer Park Lodge. 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 and his use of chords and octaves, in addition, David integrates the components of Soul Jazz, R&B and Blues into many of his recordings, influences he gained from his years working with Roy Ayers, Joe Williams, Betty Carter and the OJays. David's latest release, "We Play The Music" is available at CDBaby and Apple ITunes.

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Dec 31 2008 7:41 PM

Have a GREAT New Year!!

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May 9 2008 4:39 AM

Hey Hey,

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Apr 11 2008 8:35 AM

HI DAVID HOWS LIFE JUST COMIN THRU 2 SHOW SOME LOVE!
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Feb 14 2008 3:53 PM

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, WITH HUGS N KISSES!
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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 .
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Dec 30 2007 8:23 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE 1ST AND MANY MANY MORE!
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Dec 23 2007 4:59 PM

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Nov 25 2007 6:47 PM

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Sep 1 2007 7:16 PM

HI DAVE, I SEE YOU STILL GOT IT! MUCH LOVE LATEEERRRR!
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Aug 16 2007 8:18 AM

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Aug 1 2007 5:02 AM

HI DAVID WHASSS UP, I MISS HEARING FROM YOU I'M JUST PASSIN THRU SHOWING SOME LOVE!
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Jul 22 2007 3:18 AM

HI, JUST COMING THRU 2 SHOW SOME LOVE!
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Jul 17 2007 12:48 AM

Hello Friends of the New Acoustic Generation!! Come on out this Thursday to the Belly Up in Solana Beach for an AMAZING lineup!!!

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Jul 12 2007 12:57 PM

Just wanted to stop by
and thank you for adding me.
Cool site and sounds!
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Jul 11 2007 10:48 AM

THXS 4 THE ADD,,,,, Much Luv
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Jul 10 2007 10:47 PM

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



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