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*Click  JAZZ STORYTELLING docu-video feat. Tyrone Clark (bass), Mike Warren (drums), Lisa Henry (vocalist/storyteller), Br. John (storyteller/vocalist)
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 *CLICK: Br. John "One of 2022 "Best of KC FRINGE VENUE FESTIVAL" Winner for, "BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG: Tribute To Otis Redding".
 


​Below-Br. John chats with a couple of enthusiastic patrons after his historical, music enrichment program, "HEY MINNIE THE MOOCHER; A Tribute To The Cotton Club Swing Jazz Legends". This was part of 3 day tour of the Onslow County Public Library System, Onslow County, North Carolina.

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Radio/Audio Interview:

*CLICK To HEAR: KCUR/Central Standard program (5/2019)


​CLICK to see/hear video of the Br. John written ballad, "TOM BASS FOREVER RIDES"

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Br. John portrays Tom Bass-world famous horse whisperer/trainer, inventor, show horse performer and creator of Kansas City's "American Royal Saddle Horse Show". 

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Above: Br. John portrays Lt. Patrick H. Minor-one of the 1st African American, U.S. Army officers to command in a Civil War battle as well as commanding officer participating in the "Battle Of WESTPORT/Brushcreek". 
                 CLICK for article: http://cwrtkc.org/civil_war_lecture_series

   

                                               
                                 A FEW FAN COMMENTS 
     "His Black West show was both enjoyable and informative. Doesn't get any better than this."
                                        -Natalie B.
                                     
      "You're singing made things around here feel so uplifting. When are you coming back!"
                                       -Barbara (Senior Assistant Living Resident 

                                               "You are (Br. John) a first class act!" 
                                                              -Bob (Senior Assistant Living Resident) 

      "Had my head down. But had to look up to see if that was Elvis (Presley) real singing on a
       record. You sound like the real deal!"
                                                 -Richard (Senior Assistant Living Resident)     
    
                         "Sam Cooke would be very proud of you." 
                                                                 -Mr. Kneel
             
                                              "Thanks for keeping the great history alive."
                                                                                             -H.C. 
                               "It's great to see you in action, spinning your storytelling magic."
                                                                               -Judith C.
 
                                        "Great history he (Br. John) brings, Love this!"   
                                                                                -Tpg Lewis

                        "Don't you ever, stop using your voice. God is using you in a very big way!"
                                                                                -Jessica (92 year old, Senior Center resident)

      "Br. John. you can sing the pages right out of a phone book and still make it sound so good!"
                                                                                         -Bill G.
                               

  Br. John was an honored to be a guest speaker at the 2016, annual 
Pennytown Family Reunion

​CLICK FOR HISTORY OF PENNYTOWN (Missouri's first all black-free town) from Virginia Huston (the last citizen to be born there) 

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                                                           (Lf to Rt)   
                                   Vocalists-Br. John & Bryan Austin 

"Bryan it was such a treat to see you perform tonight (again). Br. John is amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents..."
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​                                                                         Publisher, Evolving Magazine
                                                                                      

 CLICK for article regarding the interactive, 'Historical Showcase Theater'
​presentation, 
TALES FROM THE
BLACK WEST: The Musical'