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George V Johnson Jr
George V Johnson Jr., a jazz vocalist and composer with a 40-year career, performed at Detroit's Cliff Bell’s on Friday, May 12, 2017, at 9 p.m. A student of Eddie Jefferson and collaborator with jazz legends, he offered a special evening full of smooth bebop vocals.
George V Johnson Jr. is a rare jazz gem whose voice brings bebop classics to life. On May 12, 2017, at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, he presented his vocalese style with support from pianist Ian Finkelstein, bassist Marion Hayden, and bassist Alex White. Known for his work alongside jazz greats and his debut recording with Pharoah Sanders, this show celebrated decades of rich jazz tradition. Tickets were $10 at the door.
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