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Earl Johnson Jr.

This music industry veteran has worked professionally with a veritable “Who’s Who” in the music industry; including Brian McKnight, Wynton Marsalis, Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne, Patti Austin, Stevie Wonder, Najee, Chante Moore, K Ci and Jojo, Brand New Heavies, Kenny Lattimore, Beyonce, and most notably as Keyboardist/ Featured Soloist for Chaka Khan and Musical Director for Gerald Albright. He has composed and/or conducted Dramatic Underscores for several film and television projects as well as for a variety of other honors/ situations. Earl has also collaborated with other noted composers such as Marcus Miller and Steve Tyrell. Earl has written and developed music curriculums for The International House of Blues Foundation and currently serves as Artistic Advisor and sits on the Board of Directors for The Compton Educational Foundation. He has lectured on the university circuit and has served as a consultant and preeminent musical authority for several symposiums and panel discussions throughout the country. Earl has also been made an honorary lifetime member of the Century City Rotary Club.

After much anticipation, Earl has launched his solo recording career with his Sensational
Debut CD entitled, “Juicy.” Cognitive and funky, “Juicy” is Contemporary, Jazzy with a
Serious R&B twist. Both the project and the live show have been receiving critical
acclaim. Earl has captivated audiences on five continents and has performed for several
Dignitaries and Heads of State including Nelson Mandela and President Barack Obama.
Earl’s award-winning CD, “Juicy” is available in stores and online at:
www.CDBaby.com/earlrjohnsonjr and iTunes .
You can read more about Earl on his web site:
www.EarlRJohnsonJr