Born: October 18, 1981 Primary Instrument: Saxophone
Journell Henry aka J. Henry, hails from the Jazz Capital of the world, New Orleans. This Crescent City native has been dazzling audiences across the U.S. for the last 20 years. Known by his gift for music since he was 9, J. studied under the mentorship of New Orleans Jazz Great Pierre Poree and Brian Graber, formerly of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Katrina brought Journell to Atlanta, where he continued to expand and almost 2 years of writing and production, the appropriately entitled debut album, “Long Time Coming” is available.
Taking an opportunity to expand beyond simply being an artist, Journell and his equally talented twin brother Cardell created J. Henry Enterprises under which their band J. Henry & Company was formed in February 2009, which consists of 5 musicians and 3 vocalists. Of which, Cardell aka “Creole King” is a vocalist and Daron Steward (cousin of Rock Legend Sly Stone) is the producer and music director.
J. Henry and Company’s live performance is mesmerizingly interactive. With J. Henry’s enthusiastic leadership, the band continues to amaze audiences at legendary Atlanta Jazz venues like Café 290, Londzell’s and Sambuca. Currently Journell resides in Atlanta and is working towards positioning his brand of smooth jazz through his own independent record label, Underground Sounds Entertainment.
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Performance Highlights: 2000 " 2005 • Winner of Showtime at the Apollo with Cri’stal • Opened for Russell Batiste (former drummer from The Funky Meters) at the world renowned Tipitina’s in New Orleans • Black National Music Convention in New Orleans • Comic View in New Orleans • Essence Music Festival in New Orleans • Performed alongside Gospel Legend Twinkie Clarke in New Orleans • Performed alongside Minister Benjamin Cone III of the Mississippi Mass Choir in New Orleans • Performed in the Gospel Music Workshop of America with Craig Adams and High Dimensions of Praise in Tampa • Performed at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival with Craig Adams and Higher Dimensions of Praise • Performed for Mona Scott’s (CEO of Violator Records) wedding in New Orleans • Performed with Gospel Recording Artist Marvin Sapp in Atlanta • Performed with Ronald Laster (music director for James Brown for 28 years) Atlanta • Performed with Comedian Don “DC” Curry in Atlanta 2008 " Present • Performed with R&B Soul Singer Tony Terry in Atlanta • Performed with Gospel Recording Artist PJ Morton (Bishop Paul Morton’s son) in AtlantaDisclaimer: All About Jazz is not responsible for the accuracy of the discographical data at the website(s) provided. If a link is no longer valid, please contact discography@allaboutjazz.com. Thank you.
