BAND MEMBERS

Made up of exceptional musicians coming from a variety of different backgrounds, the members of SOMETHING SPECIAL PRODUCTIONS share a mutual passion and love for the creation of music. The band works together day and night preparing for performances in order to make sure their recordings and live performances are in full harmony. Check out the faces that make up SOMETHING SPECIAL PRODUCTIONS.

JAMES "JJ" JOHNSON

Bass Guitarist

J.J. was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. and since the early 60's, the myriad sounds of music enlightened him to recognize his desire of musical creativity. His choice to play the bass guitar was influenced by listening to James Jamerson with Motown Sound; Larry Graham, Louis Johnson, Stanley Clarke and Pastorius during the Funk and Jazz Fusion era.

While traversing the music arena, J.J. has enjoyed being in the midst, learned and perfected his talents with artists such as Lou Rawls, The Chi-lites, Albert King, Bobby Blue Bland, and a host of others.

J.J. has performed in Chess studio sessions with Donny Hathaway, Phil Upchurch, Morris Jennings; and background for Shades of Brown , Syntek and Wally. Commencing with the "old school", J.J. enjoys various musical styles and he quotes:

 "I  like to keep the groove  and lock in on the pocket"