Ed Johnson
Classical. Brazilian. Rhythym and Blues. Jazz. Afro-Cuban. Popular Rock and Roll. Ed Johnson's mastery of so many different styles, coupled with a passion for harmony vocal and horn arrangements, all factor into a magical blend of vibrant, original contemporary jazz that is winning fans and airplay worldwide. Ed's original music is evocative of Brazilian pop, but unlike anything you've ever heard before.
Bossa nova is a string that runs throughout The Other Road, playing it traditionally while also combining it with jazzy elements to bring out the best out of each musician and of course each song. The playing is very strong throughout, and while "mellow" tends to turn a few people away when it comes to jazz, in this case it is said with compliments to the album, and anyone who ever said a smoother style of jazz needs to be boring and predictable needs to pick this up and play it many times over. It's contemporary jazz without the contempt, prepare to be surprised.
Movimento fully realizes the tight ensemble performance of Ed's touring band, Novo Tempo. "Sunny and upbeat, lushly orchestrated and produced... Harmonic nuances abound, along with richly layered choruses and tight ensemble playing." Jazz Times, December 2004. Novo Tempo features brass man John Worley, Kristen Strom on woodwinds, guitar/mandolin wizard Scott Sorkin, and Canadian pianist and songstress Jennifer Scott.Buy it at Amazon.com --- Movimento
Mentor to innumberable guitar students, Ed has taught private lessons and group classes in Palo Alto, California for more than 25 years, and at jam sessions and music camps nationwide, where he easily swings from Beatles marathons to all-night jazz jams. He co-produced two interactive sound exhibits for Seattle's Experience Music Project, and is the co-author of an instructional CD and booklet on harmony singing. His own influences are broad and his teachers have included such notables as Tuck Andress and Bobby McFerrin. To learn more about Ed, check out his website.
 | ||||||
| All of Me | Preview | Level: 3 |
|
$4.99
| ||
| ||||||
| Allegretto in C Major | Preview | Level: 2 |
$4.99
| |||
| ||||||
| Allegretto in D Major | Preview | Level: 3 |
$4.99
| |||
| ||||||
| Andantino | Preview | Level: 2 |
$4.99
| |||
| ||||||
| Autumn Leaves | Preview | Level: 3 |
|
$4.99
| ||
| ||||||
| Bourree in A Major | Preview | Level: 3 |
$4.99
| |||
| ||||||
| Etude in C Major | Preview | Level: 2 |
$4.99
| |||
| ||||||
| How High the Moon | Preview | Level: 4 |
|
$4.99
| ||
| ||||||
| I Cover the Waterfront | Preview | Level: 4 |
|
$4.99
| ||
| ||||||
| My Shining Hour | Preview | Level: 4 |
$4.99
| |||
| ||||||
| Night and Day | Preview | Level: 4 |
|
$4.99
| ||
| ||||||
| S Wonderful | Preview | Level: 4 |
$4.99
| |||
| ||||||
| So In Love | Preview | Level: 4 |
$4.99
| |||
| ||||||
| Study in A Minor | Preview | Level: 3 |
$4.99
| |||
| ||||||
| Summertime | Preview | Level: 4 |
|
$4.99
| ||
| ||||||
| Under My Skin | Preview | Level: 4 |
|
$4.99
| ||
| ||||||
