Johnny was born in Tallahassee, FL, but eventually moved to Rochester, NY, where his interest and love for music blossomed. His fascination with music cultivated immensely at age six, after his family moved near the Eastman School of Music Conservatory where his mentors studied. They were famous artists who introduced Johnny to old Jazz recordings and style. He developed his early music skills on the piano through their talent and coaching. Not long after that, Johnny found his life's passion; the saxophone.

After moving back to Tallahassee he became influenced by his long time idol, Cannonball Aderly, who lived in the same community, and inspired him to become an A&M graduate. Johnny earned a musical scholarship to Florida A&M where he served double-duty as a dedicated student and club musician which helped shape him into a highly regarded musician in Miami and New York alike. An artist of integrity; skill; personality and honesty, he is held in high regard by some as the next Grover Washington, Jr. of our time.

“J” as he is affectionately known by friends and colleagues, relocated to the South Florida area in the early 80"s, when he was a member of the pop/Dance group “Will to Power” (Epic Records), who scored #1 hits with “Baby I Love Your Way/Free Bird Medley”, “Dreamin”, “Say It’s Gonna Rain”, and “Fading Away”. Since departing from the group, J has performed throughout South Florida, from Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach to the Versace mansion in South Beach, including performances with the legendary Ray Charles and his Orchestra in Fort Lauderdale and opening for Kenny G. at Sunfest in West Palm Beach. J also does corporate events and has performed in Washington, DC., Las Vegas, Hawaii, Bahamas, and the US Virgin Islands, to name just a few.

Johnny's debut CD, THE REMEDY, has won rave reviews and radio airplay at www.love94.cc in Miami.
His Sophomore CD, THE CURE, was released July 2009.