Born and raised in the city of Philadelphia, Gail Denise Johnson began playing piano at the age of 10, had her 1st gig by 14, received a B.A. in composition from the Berklee College of Music, then later moved to Los Angeles to make her dream career come true! She presently splits her time between her staff position at Musician's Institute/Hollywood, CA, and her music director position with Norman Brown/Warner Brothers Records.
Gail also has a love for theatre, particularly, Gospel Musicals. Her first professional experience was offered as a piano substitute for the stage play EUBIE,/Ivar Theatre, Hollywood. She soon began playing for Langston Hughes play, TAMBORINES TO GLORY at The Bradley Theatre Los Angeles. Thereafter, she was scoring and director music for gospels performances: SAVING GRACE and REASON FOR THE SEASON, written by Dennis Rowe. In 2003, Gail produced the SAVING GRACE CD, with performances by a muti-talented cast; including her son Vein/producer, rap artist & daughter Tamina/soprano & budding musician. Later that year, she performed with Rain Pryor’s FRIED CHICKEN & LATKAS at the Cannon Theatre in Beverly Hills.
She has toured, performed and recorded with many artists, namely: Morris Day, Norman Brown, Kevin Toney, Pink, Vanessa Williams, Mindy Abair, Jermaine Jackson, Morris Day, Bobby Womack, Ray Parker jr., Vesta, Howard Hewitt, Bobby Lyle, Brian Culbertson, OC Smith, Paul Jackson jr., Pamela Williams, Phil Perry & yes Milli Vanilli. Her various television performances include: BET on Jazz, MTV, Soul Train, The Tonight Show and various video performances.
Presently, Gail finds time to accompany the youth choir/band as well as songwriting, producing, piano instruction and recording many inspired youth.
She has written, Funk Keyboards, a contemporary guide to chords, rhythms and licks and & Dictionary of Keyboard Grooves published by Hal Leonard as part of the Musician's Institute Master Class Series. Gail is a member of Musicians Union (local 47), BMI and has a Certificate of Service, Music Education-Post-secondary/State of California
Hey Gail passing by your page
and I had to say that I am so
looking forward to the gigs we
have coming up. Heaven is one
of my favorite songs to play
of all time and your version is
off the chain!! Anyway thanks for
having me on the hits and I'll
see you at rehearsal.
Happy New Year Gail Jhonson! Come check out this Exclusive FREE Download of the 2006 Grammy Ballot Song "Sunshine" from my new solo album "RS2"! Available now for a limited time only at www.RhondaSmithExclusive.com
I think that Jonathan (right below) is crazy about you! hahaha!
....how I love thee?...hmmmm...I love you for your beautiful piano skills!!! yay!
You rock!...MUSICIANS ROCK!!! LOL
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love you for your skin's pure sheen, for your two sweet lips with teeth in between. I love you for your gorgeous bod', and for your hair that is strictly mod. I love you in all kinds of weather, 'cause baby, you is all together!
