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Johnny Gill at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest at Plaza De César Chávez
Courtesy of Massimo Chisessi | Posted on June 1, 2018
Where
Plaza De César Chávez
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
170 S Market St
San Jose, CA
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When
Sat, August 11, 2018
8:00 pm
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About
Multi-platinum R&B icon Johnny Gill has captured the hearts of listeners worldwide for over three decades. From his solo career to his spotlight role in New Edition, Gill’s soul-stirring vocal performance has stood the test of time, and continues to grow stronger with his latest album and national tour.
Born in Washington D.C., Gill honed his singing in the gospel group Wings of Faith alongside his brothers. In 1982, he recorded his first demo with the emerging funk star Stacy Lattisaw, and his debut on Atlantic Records followed the next year. After two more solo albums, the tide turned in 1987 when Gill joined the renowned R&B group New Edition. Their 1988 record Heart Break featured Gill on chart-topping hits like “If It Isn’t Love,” propelling the band into a more refined sound that ensured the album’s longevity....