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Instruments - Woodwinds

• Baritone, Tenor, Alto, and Soprano Saxophones

• Clarinet

• Flute and Piccolo

• Oboe and other reed instruments

Education

Born in Houston, Texas. Studied music at E. E. Worthing High School. Upon completion entered the U.S. Air Force Band, and continued studies in the music departments of Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA., West L.A. College, and San Jose City College. Instructed at the Eubanks Conservatory of  Music & The Arts, L.A., CA. for two years. Taught at the Roscoe Music School, L.A., CA. for six years.

Professional Experience

• Organized the John Bolivar Band in 1973. Primarily working in the United States; recently in the Middle East, Brazil, Europe, Amsterdam, South America, Tahiti, and Japan.

• Performed and toured with many jazz and blues greats including: Aretha Franklin, Chuck Mangione, Ernie Andrews, Lou Rawls, Roger Clinton, Buddy Collett, Dione Warwick, B. B. King, Herb Alpert, Hank Crawford, Joe Turner, Percy Mayfield, Jay Mc Shan, Esther Phillips, Billy Paul, Maxine Weldon, Lalo Shiffrin, Willy Bobo, O.C. Smith, Jimmy Smith, David Whitfield, Chaka Khan, Jo Marie Peyton, Marla Gibbs, Jeffery Osborn Jr., and Little Anthony and the Imperials. Presently touring with the Pacific Concert Group, conducted by Chuck Crews and featuring such artists as Gene Chandler, Peaches 'n Herb, The Manhattans, Blue Magic, Deniece Williams, William DeVaughn, Frankie Erwin & the Shields, Sly Slick & Wicked, The Chilites, The Del Phonics, The Gap Band, Friends of Distinction, The Originals, James & Bobby Purify, Heatwave, Bloodstone, GQ, A Taste of Honey, Bobby Womack, the Billy Mitchell Band, and many others.

Patents and Publications

• Registered with BMI

• Written and performed original works: Silver Lining, Lo'n Behold, Family Tree, Sugar Free, Just in Love, Come In Out Of The Pain, Blues For A Gospel Bird, With this Ring, Lovestar, A Season Ahead, Bolivar (Samba), and others.

• Complimentary reviews: L.A. Times, Billboard, L.A. Jazz Scene Magazine, The Gavin Report, Jazz Times, Big Bear Grizzly and many other publications.

• Video: Lo'n Behold;  Executive Producers, Clockwork Films, in association with Royce Hall and the University of California Los Angeles.

More Professional Activities

• Toured: Las Vegas (Four Queens), Switzerland       (Jaylins), Middle East (Bahrain, Oman, Dubai,       Abudhabi), South America (Costa Careyeas),       Amsterdam, Brazil, Japan, and Tahiti.

• Festivals:-

     Playboy Jazz Festival – Los Angeles

     Sedona, Arizona Jazz Festival

     Palm Springs Jazz Festival

     Costa Careyes, Mexico Jazz Festival

     Heinekin Jazz Festival – Bahrain, Oman, Abu Dhabi

     Summer Music Festival – Osaka, Japan-

     Queen Mary Jazz Festival - Long Beach, CA-

     Penninsula Music Fair - Palos Verdes,CA-

     Monterey  Jazz Festival - Monterey, CA

     Bern Jazz Festival - Bern Switzerland

     Las Vegas Jazz Festival – Las Vegas Nevada

     Big Bear Jazz Festival – Big Bear California

Film Experience

• Performed for Premier Film showings for Paramount     Studios, including Air Force One, Body Guard, and     Turbulence.

• Appeared as  guest on a number of feature films and     episodic television programs including: Simon &     Simon, Private Eye, Still Breathing, Steel Justice,     Sprung, Why Do Fools Fall In Love (The Frankie     Lyman Story), and others.

• Plyed and soloed for the film score of the Sundance     Movie: Honeydripper (2008)

Theatres And Arenas

• Hollywood Bowl - Hollywood, CA

• Universal Amphitheatre - Los Angeles, CA

• Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA

• Pantages Theatre - Hollywood, CA

• Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

• Paramount Studios - Hollywood,CA

• Arrowhead Pond - Anaheim, CA

• L. A. Sports Aren - Los Angeles CA

• Pasadena Playhouse - Pasadena, CA

• Arco Arena - Sacramento CA

• John A.Ford Theatre - Hollywood CA

• Warner Grand Theatre - San Pedro, CA

• Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion - San Bernardino, CA

• The Great American Music Hall - San Francisco, CA

• Performing Arts Center - Big Bear, CA

• Long Horn Theatre - Hollywood, CA

• Hollywood Park Casino -Inglewood, CA

• L.A. Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA

• Cal Arts Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

•  El Paso Convention Center - El Paso,TX

• America West Arena - Phoenix, AZ

• Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Forum Theater -         Thousand Oaks, CA

For booking, contact John at 949-874-5646 after 12 noon (Pacific Time)

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