Gayle Jhonson Jazz at Sea / Fantasea Yacht Club, Friday, November 4, 2011, 7:30PM

Gail Jhonson is a Philadelphia-bred jazz pianist who has performed with artists like Bobby Womack, Pink, Norman Brown, Vanessa Williams, Bobby Lyle/featuring Mindi Abair, Dave Koz, Jermaine Jackson and Sheila E.

She got her first break performing with Morris Day of The Time and currently stays quite busy as the music director, keyboardist and vocalist for smooth jazz super star guitarist and vocalist, Norman Brown.

Born and raised in the city of Philadelphia, Gail Denise Jhonson began piano lessons in elementary school. Proving to be a gifted student, at age 14, she played her first gigs on the organ with numerous local Funk and R&B bands.

In 2004, “Keep The Music Playing, her highly acclaimed debut contemporary jazz album, brought her into the international recording spotlight.

Led by the hit singles Heaven and Just For Kicks the CD received strong support from the music industry.

In 2005, the highly successful and much anticipated Norman Brown’s Summer Storm Tour was launched with special guest Peabo Bryson, Everett Harp & Brenda Russell.

Major success followed with the 2006 Summer Storm 2 Tour with special guest Patti Austin, Alex Bugnon and Paul Taylor.

Her early influences include Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and Joe Sample, and she has shared the stage with Ray Parker Jr. Vesta, Howard Hewitt, Brian Culbertson, OC Smith, Paul Jackson Jr., Pamela Williams, Phil Perry and Milli Vanilli.

Website: www.GailJhonson.com