James Johnson
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James grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago, where he learned to play several instruments during his early childhood. His father wisely directed him to concentrate on becoming proficient on one of the several instruments at which he tried his hand.
Taking his fathers advice to heart, he decided to play the saxophone and is now proficient on the Soprano, Alto, Tenor Saxophones as well as the AKAI Electronic Wind Instrument.
The saxophone is his primary instrument of choice, however the skillful use of computers, cutting-edge technology, and synthesizer/workstation keyboards are important components in arranging and producing his numerous original music compositions and World Wide Web presentations.
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Accomplishments and Memorable Performances Include:
- AT & T Center performance with award winning saxophonist “Najee” - Washington D.C.
- Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness Awards performance with “Jean Carne” - Atlanta GA.
- Opening act for “Spyro Gyra” for the Annual Red Cross benefit - Alexandria VA.
- Opening act for Grammy award winner “Fred Hammond” with Children of Promise - Woodbridge VA.
- Clarinet performance with legendary jazz pianist “Ramsey Lewis” at JW. James A.M.E. Church - Maywood IL.
- Awarded the 5th “Gospel Musician of the Year” Award at Heritage Christian Center - Denver CO.
- Received a USAF World Wide Talent Contest “ROGER" award at Eglin AFB - Fort Walton Beach, FL.
- Opening and Closing event performances for the National “Combined Federal Campaign" - Denver, CO.
- “Emmy Awards” post celebration party performance at the J. W. Marriott Hotel - Washington, D.C.
- Opening act for “Ricky Smiley” and “Martha Munizzi” with Sweet Home Baptist Church - Austin, TX.
- Opening act for the “SOS Band” at Annual Juneteenth Celebration - San Antonio, TX.
- Performed with The Owner's Band in a Bobby McMorris Production of “Caught In Candy” - San Antonio, TX.
- Performances with numerous artists at “Blues Alley” in Georgetown - Washington, D.C.
- Encore performances with European Band “Parallel” - Adana, Turkey.
- Numerous “Best of Show” and “First Place” Awards in local, European, and World Wide talent competitions.
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