Robert Johnson Sings Johnny Hartman at The Muse Performance Space

For decades, the name Robert Johnson has been synonymous with vocal excellence in the Mile High City. A true Denver icon and a Colorado favorite, Johnson possesses a voice often described as “smooth-as-silk” — a rich, resonant instrument that moves effortlessly between the soulful depth of a baritone and the soaring clarity of a tenor. Whether he’s channeling the romanticism of the Great American Songbook or the rhythmic pulse of contemporary jazz, his delivery is consistently buttery, expressive, and undeniably world-class.Johnson’s career is a masterclass in versatility and sustained brilliance...

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For decades, the name Robert Johnson has been synonymous with vocal excellence in the Mile High City. A true Denver icon and a Colorado favorite, Johnson possesses a voice often described as “smooth-as-silk” — a rich, resonant instrument that moves effortlessly between the soulful depth of a baritone and the soaring clarity of a tenor. Whether he’s channeling the romanticism of the Great American Songbook or the rhythmic pulse of contemporary jazz, his delivery is consistently buttery, expressive, and undeniably world-class.Johnson’s career is a masterclass in versatility and sustained brilliance. His professional CV reflects a legacy of critical acclaim, having been named Best Male Vocalist by the Denver Post and Best Jazz Vocalist by the Colorado Black Artists Association. From his historic, record-breaking run on Star Search ’89 to topping the Billboard Jazz charts with the group Dotsero, he has proven time and again that he belongs among the elite.This performance offers a rare, intimate opportunity to witness Johnson at the height of his powers as he pays tribute to the legendary Johnny Hartman. Hartman was famously the only vocalist to record a full album with John Coltrane, and his velvet-toned legacy requires a singer of immense technical skill and emotional nuance. Johnson doesn’t just sing the notes; he captures the sophisticated, effortless elegance that defined a golden era of jazz. Don’t miss this chance to experience Colorado’s premier male singer as he brings the timeless magic of the Hartman songbook to life.“[Johnson’s] resonant tenor sometimes swoops to lower ranges in a seemingly effortless delivery, both fluid and expressive.” —All About Jazz

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