Andrew Thielen Big Band
- Charleston, SC
- Wedding Band
- 2 Verified Bookings
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In times of mass produced Hip Hop and Pop music, it’s refreshing to see a young man dare to step outside the box and construct his own sound. This is what the world witnesses with the saxophone virtuoso Dwayne Joseph Leonard Johnson Jr.(“DJ”). He has created his own genre of music, that he has entitled "Soulfood Jazz". It’s a blend of Gospel, Smooth Jazz, and Old School R & B with Classical undertones. The songwriter, composer, and graduate from the University Of South Carolina School Of Music says, “It’s all about love; I have to let the people feel my music”. And feel his music is what you do! Dwayne plays with a full band of his friends and students that are trained in all forms of jazz.
This band is so awesome, what an outstanding performance when I saw them recently at a fundraiser in Alcolu,SC to save a school.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Unions: BMI
Expect a dynamic show filled with charts done Dwayne style, which includes selected straight-ahead and smooth jazz/ R&B jazz style songs that you have not heard done this way anywhere else, and originals that will make you want to hear them over and over again. The sound is mellow, but Dwayne and crew will get you jumping old school style. Performers that interact with the crowd. We also allow open mic when requested or allow by the event host. We will bring our own sound system when needed, and a sound man may be provided when contracted for. If an in-house sound system will be used we ask for notification ahead of time and some indication of what that system is composed of. We want the clearest sound available, so may suggest alternatives and/or blending of systems. We set up our own equipment and ask for notification of performance area. If possible our manager will review the area and give recommendations of best usage. Management staff will work with the event host in all ways to ensure optimal event experience for the audience, the event planners and hosts, and all other relevant parties included. Special song selections are available on spot if known, and other special selections are available with proper time notification. A play list may be given if requested and when needed. Special play lists need to be submitted in a timely manner for preparation purposes. Dj services are available upon request. Play list rules apply.
Additional Notes:
All arrangements are handled
D.J. plays soprano, alto, and tenor sax and has recruited some high school friends, young church members, and students of the Mother Geneva Johnson Preparatory Academy, where he teaches music to create his music company, D.J. Johnson Worldwide Entertainment, LLC. A company he uses to develop young artists and release his own music to the world. D.J.’s first C.D., Soulfood Jazz -In the Groove was released in 2004. It features six original songs and remakes of Christmas classics. It has become a big seller during the holiday shopping season in the malls throughout South Carolina and Central Florida. D.J.’s live performances to promote his CD have given him recognition on morning T.V. shows and local radio in New York, Florida, South Carolina and Washington DC. His group has opened for Neena Freelon and Najee, has played consecutively at the historical MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston, SC, and was the proud winners of the Carolina Scholarship’s Fall 2007 Apollo night at the Township auditorium in Columbia, South Carolina, where they will be returning in October as the headlining act.
DJ’s latest CD Faith & Love is an instrumental mix of Gospel, Jazz and Old School R&B. It was released at the MOJA Arts Festival and sold over 100 copies. It features three original songs "Walk With Me", "Memories of Love", "Live in Love" and covers of gospel hits, "No Weapon", "Praise Is What I Do", "We Fall Down", and Luther Vandross’ "Here and Now".
Media
Fronted by Dwayne Johnson, Soulfood Jazz capably tackles hits from Alicia Keys and Luther Vandross. September 29th 2007 Soulfood Jazz releases second CD Faith & Love at MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston, SC, they wooed the crowd and sold over 100 disc., December 10, 2007 “I want to get them on my show. The cd as I thought it would be is awesome!” Curtis Wilson-WLTX TV 19, June 30, 2008 “I met these guys at a banquet recently & they are fantastic” Craig Melvin-WIS TV 10
Radio
Soulfood Jazz was featured artist on 101.3 The Big DM in Columbia, SC in April 2007,Gospel 98.3 Sumter SC. May 2007,Voice of America’s Vibrations in Jazz, Washington, DC, July 2007 and WTAN-1340AM Clearwater, Florida October 2007, 101.3 The Big DM Columbia, SC January
2011, Praise Talk Radio VA, January 2011, WKZK Augusta, GA January 2011
Events
September 29, 2007 Opening act for Nnenna Freelon MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL Charleston, SC
December 22, 2007 DC Metro Release Concert Embassy Suite Alexandria Hotel Alexandria,VA
July 9, 2008 in concert at the Cultural Art Center Summerton, SC
August 22, 2008 in concert at the Opera House Sumter, SC Sumter Classic Jazz & Blues Series
September 2008 Opening act for Najee at MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL, Charleston,SC
October 31, 2008-Entertainment for The Association of Black Mayors
January 18, 2009-Lincoln 2.0 Inaugural Ball, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington,DC
June 19, 2009-Entertainment at The Chevy Chase Club, Chevy Chase,MD
April 16, 2012-3nd Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser-Tampa,Fl
April 7, 2013 –The House of Blues, Myrtle Beach,SC
Giving Back
Through all of the accomplishments that we may receive our whole goal is the give back to the community of Alcolu SC. We are giving back to make sure the school for the children here in Alcolu, SC will remain open and education will still be the number one criteria. Everything is for the children that have been abused or been part of hurtful occasions in their past as well as veterans that fought for the land that we call home.
Sponsorships: We are currently looking for sponsorships for the year of 2013 & the future!!!
All arrangements are handled by management, and are done on contract. Special arrangements include sound, play lists, band composition as to group size (which may be refined to comply to performance area size), sound man, lighting, distance to gig, private or public, advertising as to assistance and internet, and fliers. and dj arrangements, and over night stays.
Dwayne Johnson | Band leader-Saxaphonist |
Jared Lampkin | Percussionist |
Deshawn Washington | keyboards |
Nick Brand | Strings |
Valena Johnson | Singer |
Alisha Johnson | singer |
Kirk Whalum
Maureen D. said “Our group had a fantastic time and I keep getting rave reviews about the band! If they can get our group of accountants to pack the floor, they can get…”
Katerina K. said “On time. Communicative. Friendly. Compliant.”
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