Johnny Rodgers

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Johnny Rodgers will be making his eagerly-awaited solo album debut on August 9th with BOX OF PHOTOGRAPHS. Produced by Richard Barone, dubbed Manhattan’s musical "Man About Town" by The New York Times, BOX OF PHOTOGRAPHS features 12 tracks bursting with raw talent and sophisticated musicianship, from timeless pop tunes to expressive jazz to soul-stirring ballads. As Show Business reported, “The songs have ‘top-10 hit’ written all over them, and Rodgers performs them like a combination of Elton John, Billy Joel and James Taylor all rolled into one."

Jazz at Lincoln Center Selects Johnny Rodgers Band for International Tour

Source: Michael Ricci
November 9, 2009

Selected for their great sound, artistic integrity, musical ability and educational skills, the Johnny Rodgers Band will tour internationally with The Rhythm Road program to share their music with the world to promote cross-cultural understanding with special emphasis on countries not regularly visited by American musicians. Tour activities will include public concerts, master classes, lecture demonstrations, workshops, jam sessions, media outreach and collaborations with local musicians. Johnny Rodgers Band members include Johnny Rodgers on piano and vocals, Brian Glassman on ...
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Johnny Rodgers Band Voted #1 in Jazz by Listeners

Source: All About Jazz
June 7, 2008

Listeners and fans have voted singer/songwriter Johnny Rodgers' song “Midday Moon" as the #1 Jazz Song on OurStage.com for the month of May. Nearly 14, 000 fans listened and even more judged the over 290 song entries throughout the month to declare Midday Moon as the winner. Earlier this year, Johnny Rodgers was recognized by Billboard Magazine, winning their 15th Annual World Song Contest with Home To Mendocino in the Americana/Folk category. With this recognition in the American/Folk and Jazz ...
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Johnny Rodgers CD release of Box Of Photographs

Source: All About Jazz
June 25, 2005

Johnny Rodgers will be making his eagerly-awaited solo album debut on August 9th with BOX OF PHOTOGRAPHS. Produced by Richard Barone, dubbed Manhattan’s musical “Man About Town" by The New York Times, BOX OF PHOTOGRAPHS features 12 tracks bursting with raw talent and sophisticated musicianship, from timeless pop tunes to expressive jazz to soul-stirring ballads. As Show Business reported, “The songs have ‘top-10 hit’ written all over them, and Rodgers performs them like a combination of Elton John, Billy Joel ...
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