Event
Clarence Johnson Duo at 419 Decatur St
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Free. The program is free and open to the public.Location: LAT/LONG: 29.954795, -90.064743
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Type of Event
2:00 to 3:00 pm Central Time
Description
Clarence Johnson Duo
Friday at 2:00 pm
At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center
419 Decatur St, New Orleans
Known for his fierce and often sultry saxophone sound and astounding virtuosity, New Orleanean Clarence Johnson III enjoys a successful career as a recording and performing artist, an educator, and also appears in films and television. Clarence’s film and television credits include various scenes with actor Jamie Fox in the award winning movie, RAY, where he is seen as a member of the Ray Charles Septet and Orchestra. Clarence’s bands, which have garnered such past descriptions as “Coltranesque Impressionism” and “Sun Ra Futurism”, have performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, and also headlined the inaugural 1998 Yerevan International Jazz Festival in Armenia. They have also opened shows for Les McChan and Billy Cobham & Culture Mix. Johnson has appeared on the recordings of such artists as Tori Amos (“Boys for Pele” WEA, 1996), Bruce Hornsby as part of a tribute to Keith Jarret (Long as You’re Living Yours” RCA, 2000), and Davell Crawford (“The B-3 and Me” Rounder Records, 1998). Johnson’s resume’ also includes past work with the Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Dr. John, members of the Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Jimmy Smith, David “Fathead” Newman, John Scofield, and members of the Meters. Clarence has taught and conducted various music courses and ensembles at Loyola Univ. and Delgado Community College.
This program is free and open to the public.