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The Charlie Johnson Quartet : Moment's Notice
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Jazz lovers will delight in this mix of some old favorites with a dash of funk and blues thrown in for a little spice. There is nothing "standard" about the way this quartet performs America's music.
Genre: Jazz: Traditional Jazz Combo
Release Date: 2003
Moment's Notice
The Charlie Johnson Quartet
Record Label: The Charlie Johnson Quartet
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Feel Like Making Love 4:44 Album Only
2. The Song Lives On 10:17 Album Only
3. The Work Song 3:51 Album Only
4. When Sunny Gets Blue 6:49 Album Only
5. People Make The World Go Round 6:50 Album Only
6. Footprints 12:43 Album Only
7. Body and Soul 7:37 Album Only
8. Roll Em' Pete 7:55 Album Only
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Album Notes

The Charlie Johnson Quartet was formed in 2001 by Chicago keyboardist Charlie Johnson. Possessed with an extraordinary talent on the keys, Charlie has backed many local and international artists for over 15 years performing jazz, R&B and gospel. Charlie wanted to focus on his love of jazz so he put together some of Chicago's finest musicians for his own quartet.

Charlie's choice on bass is Buddy Pearson. Buddy has also played around the Chicago and Indiana area for a number of years and is sought after by many bands for his expertise on the six string electric bass. Just as proficient on upright accoustic bass, Buddy is a truly phenomenal musician.

On drums, the youngest member of the group is Charles Heath, IV. Although Charles has been on the professional music scene for just a few years, he has already done several international tours and is a favorite among local musicians and singers. Charles' rhythmic solos display his remarkable sense of time and talent.

The lead vocalist for the quartet is Margaret Murphy. Margaret has sung professionally for over twenty years and was trained vocally by tenor sax great Von Freeman. Margaret's style of phrasing a song and her deep timbre add a final touch to this quartet's unique style.

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REVIEWS

Jazz Junkie
author: Tammi Williams
                            
I had the pleasure of seeing Charlie Johnson at the Hyde Park Jazz festival a couple of weeks ago. He was playing with Chicago's Sax in the City. They threw down at Hyde Park and I had to have more. This album does not disappoint. The Song Lives On I think might be my favorite. Charlie Johnson on the keyboard is a JazzJunkie's crack. Takes you on a high and leaves you wishing for more. (At least I think that's how envision what getting high would be like : ) Jazz is drug enough for me.) Margaret Murphy has a very sultry full voice that is soothing and soulful. I recommend this album to any and all Jazz fans. Then come out to chicago and hear him play sometime - you won't regret it. Keep it up Charile and let me know if you ever need help parking your car ; )
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in full bloom
author: nikitaharris
                            
I didnt get a chance to hear the whole album but the songs I did hear I liked
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This CD is Great!
author: philly-songbird
                            
I saw Margaret perform with Charlie's band while visiting Chicago. I am a professional vocalist and I have to take my hat off to Margaret's vocal expertise. She and Charlie have formed a musical bond that will be the envy of jazz bands everywhere! I love the CD and the fact that you cats were brave enough to do it live, AWESOME!
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This is one of my favorite CD's
author: Jeanie
                            
I saw this group perform while I was visiting Chicago at a place called "The Back Room". Charlie Johnson is the best piano player I have ever seen in my life, and when you add Margaret's voice to the mix, it just doesn't get any better than this. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have a CD to go with the best memory of my life.
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