When looking for the consummate pianist/vocalist with the right
sound and presence, look no further than acclaimed artist-songwriter Yvonne
Johnson. Yvonne has been setting stages on fire for over twenty years with her
lavish keyboard and acoustic piano sound. Whether she is playing gospel, pop,
rhythm and blues or stretching out in the jazz idiom her diverse background of
musical taste is always evident through her funky and passionate
interpretations.
Hailing from the Washington DC area, Yvonne established her love
for the piano at the age of nine and by fifteen she was composing for local
theatres. She considers her love for creating and performing music as a "joyous
and spiritual journey". While Yvonne is considered a jazz artist her music is
greatly influenced by Stevie Wonder, George Duke, Miles Davis, Joe Sample,
Donny Hathaway, Patrice Rushen, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and
The Yellow Jackets.
As her reputation expanded across the Washington metropolitan
area, Yvonne received invitations for national opportunities that included the
famed Apollo Theatre in Harlem, NY and The National Jazz and Heritage Festival
in New Orleans. She has shared the stage and opened for numerous well known
artist's such as Ronnie Laws, Kim Waters, Roy Ayers and Bobby Humphrey.
With the highly anticipated release of "Malcolm's Set", it is
now Yvonne's turn to step into the spotlight as a solo recording artist. The
new project is already winning fans be it at her concerts or over the air
waves. Yvonne Johnson - a musical force not to be missed! |