Johnny Boyd
“A New Way to Croon”
PORTLAND, OR
Torch - Jazz - Jump Blues - Swing - Pop
World-renowned vocalist and legendary crooner
Five-person ensemble: Johnny plus piano, guitar, upright bass, drums, percussion
Johnny Boyd performs performs his own beautiful originals as well as unique interpretations of classic songs, including selections from the Great American Songbook, vintage jump blues favorites and joyous pop hits.
"If Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash had a love child, it would be Johnny Boyd." - NPR
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ABOUT
Johnny’s engaging ‘A New Way to Croon’ seamlessly blends torch, jazz, jump blues, swing and pop into a highly entertaining, irreverent and dynamic stage show.
- Began singing and performing at the age of eight in the Phoenix Boys Choir
- Signed as a major label recording artist with Timebomb/BMG; currently signed as an independent artist with Cliffdive Records
- Has recorded sixty original songs and written dozens more
- Licensed numerous original songs for use in major motion pictures, television and gaming
- Owns and collects vintage 1940’s neckties (over 8,000 pieces and counting)
PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTER REVIEWS & SELECTED PRESS
Johnny Boyd is one of a kind! We’re booking him again next year.
Gesa Power House Theater
Fantastic! This is a band that can headline anywhere.
Eureka Theater
A wonderful ride! He was a hit!
Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation
Perfect mix of original and classic tunes... so darn fun!
Whitefish Theater Company
Smooth.
New York Daily News
Romantic.
The Washington Post
Boyd and his band bring equal parts pure joy and consummate musicianship to the stage. The
results are magical.
The Omaha Reader
'Someday Dreams of You' . . . a stunningly elegant album of sizzling delights. Boyd has
not only reimagined the Great American Songbook, but has created great original songs that
sit perfectly alongside the classics.
AXS.com
A talent to be reckoned with.
JazzReview.com
WEBSITES
JohnnyBoyd.com
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