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NEW CD OUT TODAY!!!

Mediabase #1 SINGLE "AFTER WE PLAY" 
               

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Photo by Bobby Holland

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Johnny Britt unveils the very first single from his 6th solo studio forthcoming CD titled "After We Play" coming out March 17, 2023. After We Play featuring the award winning guitarist Peter White is a smooth groove head bopping jam that is currently #6 on the Billboard Charts. Britt composed, arranged, produced and is performing this hit single with his signature flugelhorn. Britt quotes blending the warm sound of the flugelhorn coupled with the great acoustic guitar of Peter White is the perfect combination of "After We Play". The video for "After We Play" was shot at the legendary Amerycan Recording Studio in Los Angeles once owned by the legendary Ray Parker Jr.

The brand new R&B Valentines Day single is"Butterflies" and features the iconic soul singer Will Downing who joins Johnny Britt's smooth tenor vocals on this gem for the ladies on this Special Valentines Day Release!!! Already being played by Music Choice and SiriusXM, WHUR in D.C. and more.

Testimonials

George Benson – I love the way the Mo Jazzin’ album was recorded and the concept. It’s a classic production all around it’s fantastic I even love the CD cover. It really is a very nice project. You really brought those two things together Miles Davis and Marvin Gaye.

 

Johnny Britt is an amazingly consistent music-maker, providing listeners with tracks that make you immediately want to press ‘repeat’! And his latest release is no different. Way to go, Johnny! Dave Koz

 

Johnny Britt has done it again with his beautiful & genuine approach to his instrument. This project is action-packed with an array of great featured artist & great music. Two thumbs up! Gerald Albright

 

Johnny Britt has always been able to capture the moment of life through his music & that’s hard to come by. Terrace Martin

JOHNNY BRITT – 2023 BIO     New CD Release “After We Play"”

 

 

Singer, trumpet player Johnny Britt’s forthcoming new contemporary jazz/r&b album “After We Play"’” with the new hit lead off single “After We Play"” ft. Peter White is a gem and gets you in the mood for this magnificent album, This forthcoming album also features Will Downing which Britt sings a duet with. George Benson, Little Anthony, Tom Browne, Ricky Peterson, Blair Bryant and others, Britt has penned three number 1 Billboard hit singles for Boney James and has written for Rick Braun, Huge Groove, Jeff Golub, Paul Brown, Peabo Bryson, The Temptations amongst others. Britt’s critically acclaimed concept album Marvin Meet Miles (imagine if Marvin Gaye and Miles Davis performed together) has been the signature of Britt’s show style and persona.

 

Britt was hired by Otis Williams as the youngest ever musical director of the Motown Super Group The Temptations which led to Britt being the co music producer of the Emmy Award Winning TV miniseries The Temptations. Britt signed to Motown/ MoJazz Records with his own critically acclaimed group Impromp2  which released 4 albums. Britt recently scored Big as the solo trumpet player in the Oscar Nominated Motion Picture Hidden Figures with Hans Zimmer as well as an on camera solo trumpet performance with Ryan Gosling in the Oscar Nominated Motion Picture La La Land. Britt has worked with Annie Lennox as the trumpet soloist for her PBS Special and has also worked with Qunicy Jones, David Bowie, Josh Groban, Jennifer Lopez, Maxwell as well as singing at the Oscars with John Legend, Common and Mary J. Blige. Britt is an honorary member of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame as a current member of the legendary singing group Little Anthony and The Imperials. Britt is featured on the new PBS Special "The Green Book" which features Johnny Britt, Howard Hewitt, Josephine Beavers, Darlene Love and Little Anthony. Britt is also the assistance musical director along with being the talent coordinator as well. The show will be airing December 2022. Also look for Britt performing his critically acclaimed "Marvin Meets Miles" show on the 2023 Capital Jazz Super Cruise.

 

With a global career that spans over 30 years, Johnny Britt is one of the most versatile and beloved talents of our time.

 

He also hosts the popular weekly radio show called, "The Turntable Radio Show with Johnny Britt on Solar Radio airing nationwide on Sundays from 4 pm to 6 pm (PST). The show features award winning artists such as George Benson, Peabo Bryson, Najee, Will Downing and many more. Listen live at www.solarradio.com

 

For all things Johnny Britt visit: www.JohnnyBritt.com

 

Follow him on social media @JohnnyBritt  

Bookings contact Eric Talbert at Entcreativeconcepts@gmail.com

email: entcreativeconcepts@gmail.com or phone: 323 559-9155

 

 

 

For more information visit: www.JohnnyBritt.com

Johnny Britt is endorsed by The Getzen Brass Company USA

 

So Hot is available on J-Jams Records nationwide

Also previously released on J-Jams Records Marvin Meets Miles Vol.1

The Musicians’ Green Book now playing on PBS (check your local listings)

by Radio FactsOctober 25, 2022030

Left to right: Darlene Love, Little Anthony, Josephine  Beavers, Howard Hewett, Johnny Britt.  
Credit: George W. DeLoache

Celebrate the vibrant jazz, R&B and soul music of African American artists who, during segregation, created the foundation of modern American music. Like many other Black Americans, they relied on Victor Hugo Green’s Negro Travelers’ Green Book, a directory of lodgings, restaurants and entertainment venues where African Americans were safe and welcomed. 

Now explore the history of this essential guide with vocalists, musicians, historians and others who reflect on living through segregation in THE MUSICIANS’ GREEN BOOK: AN ENDURING LEGACY. 

The program premieres on PBS stations as part of special programming beginning Saturday, November 26, 2022 (check local listings) it was announced today by PBS and Ed Vodicka, CEO and executive producer, Grand Songbook Media, Inc. 

THE MUSICIANS’ GREEN BOOK: AN ENDURING LEGACYshines the spotlight on legendary jazz, R&B and soul performers who kept The Apollo and Howard Theatres and Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom jumping and toured the Southern one-night circuit on their road to success. 

Featured in the program are legendary and contemporary stars performing an exciting mix of classic songs, including Josephine Beavers, Johnny Britt, Howard Hewett, Little Anthony and Darlene Love, and candid interviews with activists, jazz historians, producers, arrangers and notable musicians who were a part of the circuit.

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