Bruce Mississippi Johnson

A celebration of blues, soul, and the enduring connection between artist and audience. This promises to be a night of music you won’t forget!

2017 Living Blues Award winner Bruce Mississippi Johnson takes to the stage, accompanied by an all-star lineup of London’s finest musicians.

Bruce will perform tracks from his debut album The Deal Baby alongside timeless classics from his favorite blues and soul artists.

**Line Up**

Bruce Lester Johnson: Vocals

Max Revelle: Drums

Carl Stanbridge: Bass

Mike Gorman: Keys

Dan Smith: Guitar

Andy Ross: Sax

Simon Finch: Trumpet

**Bruce Mississippi Johnson**

Born in Mississippi, deep in America’s musical heartland, Bruce Johnson was destined to sing. Raised on gospel in his grandfather’s church and inspired by his father’s record collection, he discovered his voice listening to soulful legends like Al Green, Jackie Wilson, Lou Rawls and Gil Scott-Heron.

While serving as a U.S. Marine, Bruce realised music was his true calling. Performing Gil Scott-Heron’s songs in Africa, he honed his skills as a frontman. After leaving the military, he found himself in Paris, quickly earning a reputation for his commanding six-foot-four presence and effortlessly soulful bass-baritone voice. Immersed in the city’s jazz scene, he performed alongside musicians who had worked with Stan Getz, Sammy Davis Jr., and Keith Jarrett.

Presented by Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club.

This is an 18+ event