Press
TJ Johnson is widely considered to be one of the UK’s finest jazz and blues singers. He is also an accomplished piano player, drummer and a respected bandleader. Always a true ambassador of the soul, TJ sings songs of love lost and gained, of life wholesome and corrupt, songs of hope, songs of the night, all with the true passion and boozy swagger of only a man who has been there and knows.
Backed by his group of top British musicians TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul, country and gospel and is influenced by the likes of Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Witherspoon and many more. His distinctive voice and unique personal stage manner brings both the band and the audience together to create an intimate yet exciting atmosphere that is rarely equalled.
‘The frontiers between jazz and blues are becoming blurred – as his latest CD the Heat of the Night exemplifies (Jazz Rag)
‘Spicy modern day jazz’ (The Independent)
‘A Barnstorming outfit driven by youthful enthusiasm’ (Jazz UK)
‘Thank you, thank you! Can we have you back next year please?’ (Whiteford Music Festival)
‘I recommend you see this band live where they rock it up nicely’ (Blues in Britain)
‘TJ Johnson and his Band are an accomplished lot. Chops finely honed, their pedigree is unquestionable.’ (The Scotsman)
‘One of the most popular on the scene…playing music that goes into warmer and more exotic realms’ (Humphrey Lyttelton – Radio 2)
‘What can I say except that it was fantastic to say the very least – we made a first class choice – thank you to both yourself and your crew who blasted themselves into local folk lore’. (Saltram House Music Festival)
‘Never fails to get an audience going…TJ Johnson & his band are the best live jazz and rhythm & blues band around. Brilliant.’ – Jack Hepplewhite – (The Jazz Agency)
‘We have booked TJ Johnson & his Band for the past five years because we know that they are guaranteed to bring the house down and appeal to a younger as well as more traditional audience. For us, they are an absolute must. TJ and the band are different from most bands on the scene and stand out because, not least, they are all such talented musicians.’ – (Jan Atherton – Abersoch Jazz Festival)
‘Really enjoyed the music you guys played and very keen to book you for next year.’ – (Brian Pretty – Lichfield Real Ale & Jazz Festival)
‘I can tell you that we loved having the guys here – their music was just terrific’ – (Finn Kongstad – Aalborg Jazz Festival – Denmark)