Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience – Multiplied by Two (Spotify)
“When listening it may cause the desire to leave the city somewhere in the wilderness and spend the night in charming silence under the stars. Delicate arrangement, acoustic music and soulful vocals. Pleasant company is provided!”
“При прослушивании возникает желание уехать из города куда-нибудь в глушь и провести ночь в очаровывающей тишине под небосводом из россыпи звёзд. Деликатная аранжировка, акустическая музыка и душевный вокал. Приятная, музыкальная компания вам обеспечена!”
-Nagamag.com
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Shaun Johnson + the Big Band Experience is a rare, newcomer to traditional pop - fusing a big band spirit with an inventive edge – and garnering a top 5 Billboard spot with the release of their first album. Shaun, an Emmy award-winning crooner (and lead singer of the internationally known vocal group, Tonic Sol-fa) indelibly stamps vocal jazz and swing with a contemporary punch - to the delight of both traditionalists and newcomers - emerging as an original voice in the continuing tradition of the American vocalist. The Big Band Experience can be seen on their very own, nationally televised PBS television special, “The Spirit of the Season.”
The band’s debut album, “Capitol,” debuted at #5 on the Billboard Jazz Chart.
Shaun won his first Emmy in the "Musical Composition/Arrangement" category.
Shaun recently won two Independent Grammys for “Best Original Holiday Song” and “Best Pop Song” out of 650,000 entries worldwide.
Philanthropic efforts include: collaborations with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Susan G. Komen, Lunch is Served, and Wishes&More, as well as appearances for 360 Communities, Music in the Schools, the Make A Wish Foundation and numerous other charities.
Shaun has shared the stage with Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy and Garrison Keillor, among others.
Shaun’s original songs, arrangements and albums have won numerous awards for best pop album, gospel song and Christmas original and have been featured on television and in movies.
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Reviewed by Nagamag on September 28, 2021