Brenda Johnson

Brenda Johnson
Rocky Ford, Colorado is home to Brenda Johnson, a musician who crafts stunning examples of jazz, gospel and electronica. Her versatility is a mark of her ability and she provides the proper degree of soulfulness for each style and executes them all with joy and verve.
Blood
The doctors are wrong. Blood doesn't run through everyone's veins. There are some people who, if they needed a transfusion, would require an emergency trip to the nearest record store to gather a batch of top shelf music. Johnson is such a person. “Music is my life. It’s in my blood. Both my mother and uncle were professional musicians, so I grew up with a heavy exposure to it,” says Johnson.
What Lies Beneath
A person could technically take a string of notes that forms a melody and toss in some beats, slap it all on a CD and call it music. But that wouldn't be entirely true. The true heart of music is found in the passion, such as that of Johnson. “Music is more than just a rhythm and notes. It’s a way of expressing your feelings, your emotions. It allows others to experience your joy, your pain, your sorrow, your love, and your message on a much higher level…and can definitely break the barriers. Music is ultimately the universal language.”
True to Self
Another vital part of musical greatest is artistic integrity. It requires emotional honesty and intimate self-expression to find the fullness of music's thriving lifeblood. “Music should be who you are…not what others want you to be!!!” Because Johnson stays so true to herself and doesn't hold back when it comes to self-expression, her music rings with a power rarely felt in the musical world.
For Love of Music
Obviously, love – true love – of music is another required quality of the finest musical artists. These are the people that seek not only their own success but who rejoice at the achievements of other musicians because they know it means that music continues to thrive and grow in the world. ”Seeing other artists succeed inspires me.” Johnson also cites family as a motivator in her creative process. “Influences are, of course my mother, my uncle - who was a drummer with Jay McShann ... and all artists have influenced me in some way.”
Music
Johnson has completed a smooth jazz CD called “Origins”, which was released in 2004. She is at work on a gospel disc entitled “Keep Your Head Up”, a second volume of “Origins”, and an electronic dance CD, “Celestial Lunar Journey 3”. She is currently working with A&R Select, the leading A&R firm in Hollywood, CA.
Review
“The finest music pulses with passion and purity. Having said that, one must recognize just how strong is the heartbeat of Brenda Johnson's work.” - A&R Select
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