STEPH JOHNSON CD RELEASE PARTY
Following the success of Steph Johnson's 2011 release, "Mysterious Feminine," winner of the San Diego Music Award for Best Jazz Album, Steph began to explore her sound further, uncovering a deep appreciation for guitar, voice and harmony. In 2015, she collaborated with Grammy Award winning producer, Kamau Kenyatta to record her latest album, "Music is Art." Nine soulful, accessible and evocative original compositions, plus "Human Race," a unique take on Wayne Shorter's classic "Night Dreamer." This performance promises to take the listener on a majestic journey that is both soothing and enlightening. "....her core strength is as a communicator with rhythmic depth and smoky, pliant power...Johnson's sweet yearning vocal really soars...Highly recommended." Robert Bush/NBC ...
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STEPH JOHNSON CD RELEASE PARTY
Following the success of Steph Johnson's 2011 release, "Mysterious Feminine," winner of the San Diego Music Award for Best Jazz Album, Steph began to explore her sound further, uncovering a deep appreciation for guitar, voice and harmony. In 2015, she collaborated with Grammy Award winning producer, Kamau Kenyatta to record her latest album, "Music is Art." Nine soulful, accessible and evocative original compositions, plus "Human Race," a unique take on Wayne Shorter's classic "Night Dreamer." This performance promises to take the listener on a majestic journey that is both soothing and enlightening. "....her core strength is as a communicator with rhythmic depth and smoky, pliant power...Johnson's sweet yearning vocal really soars...Highly recommended." Robert Bush/NBC
Friday, October 21st 2016
Steph Johnson MUSIC IS ART CD Release Party
7:00PM VIP Gala/Pre-Show Reception + Art Exhibit
8:30PM LIVE Concert featuring the band from the album
9:45PM Afterparty with DJ Sachamo (iLLFONiX)
*Music is Art was produced by Grammy Award winning producer, Kamau Kenyatta (Gregory Porter 2014) who brought in special guest musicians to the existing Steph Johnson Trio: Curtis Taylor (Trumpet), Ondrej Pivec (Organ), and Gregory Moore (Guitar/Earth Wind and Fire). The show will feature the following line up: Steph Johnson - Voice/Guitar Rob Thorsen - Bass Fernando Gomez - Drums Curtis Taylor - Trumpet Kamau Kenyatta - Rhodes/Soprano Sax Gregory Moore - Guitar Tonga Ross-Mau - Organ/Keys
* VIP package! Limited to 50 people. Package includes hors d'oeuvres, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, desserts, art exhibit by Susan Snyder, LIVE DJ set by DJ Sachamo, plus fun interactive stations to explore. Experience AcroYoga with Britta Rael and crew, movement and dance with the Hula Hoop Girl, massage stations with certified massage therapists, face painting by Reggi the clown and more! This pre-show party will be truly unique and intimate. Set in an enclosed open air courtyard within the building connected to the main concert space. Relax, connect, get a massage, get flown by Britta and enjoy yourself before the show with food, drinks, love and community! Ticket also includes one "Music is Art" CD or one t-shirt. * A portion of your ticket goes to support Amikas, and Voices of Our City Choir - a choir led by Steph Johnson and Nina Leilani for people experiencing homelessness or who support the cause!
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