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"At the age of 11, Johnny Summers sat in his bedroom, listening for the first time to Harry Connick Jr.’s ‘Blue Light, Red Light’ album.

The life, connection and humanity in that music, changed something inside of Johnny. That instant, he knew he was going to be a part of making that change happen inside of others. Johnny Summers

He immediately began seeking out the best teachers he could, wherever he could. His dynamic talent as a vocalist, trumpet player, arranger and composer, was born out of a true passion to exceed the status quo at every turn. Johnny has intentionally filled his life with top professionals in numerous disciplines and continues to be inspired by many he has met along the way, from the incomparable Wynton Marsalis to the core members of Harry Connick Jr.'s band.

This commitment to excellence and variety is evidenced in the seamless performance that he gives every time he steps onto the stage. He is a master of versatility, in both style and mood. Even after hundreds of concerts and years of working diligently on his craft, he still sees every performance as sacred. Johnny’s hours of daily practice can easily go well into the night. One of his many gifts to the audience comes in the form of expecting nothing but the best from himself and his musicians.

With unparalleled influences like Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra, it comes as no surprise that he has something to offer everyone in the room. His musical abilities are accented by his natural capacity to bring wit, soul and laughter to every show.

Whether he’s fronting an 18-piece band or sitting solo in front of a piano, Johnny Summers offers and delivers something far beyond entertainment: an unforgettable experience.

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Album Review

Johnny Summers: Piano Sessions, Volume 2

Read "Piano Sessions, Volume 2" reviewed by Steve Bryant


Canada's contribution to jazz may not be as well documented as that of the United States, but our neighbors to the North have produced some fine players such as Oscar Peterson, Jane Bunnett, Diana Krall, and Renee Rosnes. Now add to that heralded group a young trumpet player by the name of Johnny Summers who has the talent, voice, and looks which could grant him the potential to become the next Chet Baker or John Pizzarelli. Summers has also paid ...

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Christmas 2015 III: All That Jazz

Read "Christmas 2015 III:  All That Jazz" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey


Barbara Dennerlein Christmas Soul MPS Records 2015 Christmas Soul is a swinging little jazz party fueled by Barbara Dennerlein's Hammond B3. Now, if the listener is expecting some Jimmy Smith smoky grease or Larry Young radioactivity, you will be disappointed. Dennerlein is known for using rare analog effects pedals for chorus, vibrato, and reverb together with a percussion register conceived in the mid-1930s. The result is an organ that sounds very organic. ...

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Recording

5-Time Global Music Award Winning Vocalist & Trumpeter Johnny Summers Releases New Album For The Holidays Entitled "When It's Christmas Time"!

5-Time Global Music Award Winning Vocalist & Trumpeter Johnny Summers Releases New Album For The Holidays Entitled "When It's Christmas Time"!

Source: Nu Jazz Publicity

Most musicians say they are lovers of great songs, but very few are able to show it in the way that Johnny Summers does! With the new holiday album, Johnny Summers: When It’s Christmas Time, 2015 winner of three Global Music Awards including Best Male Vocalist, Johnny Summers shows why he has become Canada’s best kept musical secret in Jazz. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta in Canada; for the past 10 years Johnny has been the Artistic Director of the Calgary ...

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5-Time Global Music Award Winning Vocalist & Trumpeter Johnny Summers Releases Piano Sessions: Volume 2 With Legendary Canadian Pianist Tommy Banks

5-Time Global Music Award Winning Vocalist & Trumpeter Johnny Summers Releases Piano Sessions: Volume 2 With Legendary Canadian Pianist Tommy Banks

Source: Nu Jazz Publicity

Most musicians say they are lovers of great songs, but very few are able to show it in the way that Johnny Summers does! With the new album, Johnny Summers: Piano Sessions – Volume 2, 2015 winner of three Global Music Awards including Best Male Vocalist and Album, Johnny Summers shows why he has become Canada’s best kept musical secret in Jazz. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta in Canada; for the past 10 years Johnny has been the Artistic Director of ...

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Performance / Tour

Award Winning Canadian Trumpeter & Vocalist Johnny Summers Announces U.S. Debut At The San Jose Jazz Summerfest!

Award Winning Canadian Trumpeter & Vocalist Johnny Summers Announces U.S. Debut At The San Jose Jazz Summerfest!

Source: Nu Jazz Publicity

Most musicians say they are lovers of great songs, but very few are able to show it in the way that Johnny Summers does. Johnny Summers, the 5-time Global Music Award winning trumpeter/vocalist, will perform one show at his debut U.S. Jazz Festival performance at the San Jose Jazz Summer Festival at 12:00 p.m. on August 8, 2015 at Café Stritch in jny: San Jose, CA. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta in Canada; for the past 10 years Johnny has been ...

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The Nu Jazz Agency & Summertime Music Releases New ITunes "Deluxe Album” From Award Winning Canadian Trumpeter & Vocalist Johnny Summers

The Nu Jazz Agency & Summertime Music Releases New ITunes "Deluxe Album” From Award Winning Canadian Trumpeter & Vocalist Johnny Summers

Source: Nu Jazz Publicity

New York, NY – The Nu Jazz Agency a longtime producer of digital content in the genres of jazz and Summertime Music a Canadian music production company in the genre of jazz, announced the March 2015 release of the new digital album, Johnny Summers: Piano Sessions – Volume 1 (Deluxe Edition) on iTunes with a special digital booklet & (2) bonus audio tracks, and on other digital music services around the world with bonus audio tracks.: Most musicians say they ...

"Johnny Summers knows what he wants to do and does it!" - Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal

""One of Canada's best kept secrets!" - Midwest Tape Review

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

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Nu Jazz Records
2016

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Piano Sessions:...

SummerTime Music Corp
2015

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When It's Christmas...

SummerTime Music Corp
2015

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Piano Sessions:...

Summer Time Music Corp/Nu Jazz Agency
2014

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Walk Through the Park

Self Produced
2003

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