Jonny Lipford

Artist Information

Biography

What does it mean to think "flute outside the box?" Jonny Lipford takes an age old instrument and uses it to create not only the traditional sounds, but also sounds that are new and not commonly linked to the Native American style flute- a voice all his own. In every song you hear, you'll experience the unbridled passion of an individual who has experienced far more than many people his age. Jonny's innate sense of composition and mature understanding of melody touches the soul. Jonny's hands play out melodies that are uniquely pure, envoking a variety of emotions that will warm your heart and leave you astonished at his musical technique. Whether it be a jazzy beat, spirited tune or a heartfelt ballad that you desire, you will surely be satisfied.


Today Jonny Lipford, who started his musical journey at the young age of 13, continues to shares his music with audiences across the United States and broadcasts world wide. Lipford has been featured on NativeRadio.com, the worlds largest collection of broadcasted Native music, as Spotlight Artist with the debut of his first release. As a composer of his own original music, Jonny has been recognized as a two time NAMA Nominee, ISMA and JPF Nominee and NEMA Winner. Along his journey, he has shared the stage with many notable musicians and most will find it hard to believe that one so young could have mastered the flute so perfectly. With a love and respect for all types of music, Jonny awakens these genres, making him a true virtuoso in this industry.

Instrumentation

Jonny Lipford - Guitar, Piano, Native American Flutes, Percussion etc

Discography

Self Produced:

Transitions (2007)
Cross Roads (2008)
Turn The Page (2009)
The Fourth Key (2011)
A Breeze At 72 Degrees (2011)

Compilations:

Clear Water Reflections (INAFA, 2009)
NAF Tracks in Gm (Manifest Spirit Records, 2008)
Live From Native Rhythms Festival (2010)

Links

• Twitter
• Facebook
• MySpace

Audio

• Let It Go
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• Two Feathers
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• Forgiven Memories
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• Hollow Tree
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• Always Forever
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• Orange Dragonflies
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• Got No Worry
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• Beyond The Sea
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Video

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Press

• Native Stream 6
  

  "...Lipford is the true virtuoso of the flute..."

• A Resounding Success!
  

  "It's always refreshing to hear an artist free an instrument from its usual confines...",

• Touches My Soul
  

  "Jonny's pensive and mature music is full of emotion and experience that baffle us..."

• Charm & Charisma [+ Show ]
  

  “Lipford plays his Native American wooden flutes with plenty of charm and charisma; on top of that, ...“Lipford plays his Native American wooden flutes with plenty of charm and charisma; on top of that, his writing is consistently memorable.”
  
  

• Prowess
  

  “…Lipford shows amazing prowess with the Native American Flute.”

• Amply Illustrates [+ Show ]
  

  “Lipford may just be the most versatile artist recording Native flute music today, as A Breeze At 72...“Lipford may just be the most versatile artist recording Native flute music today, as A Breeze At 72 Degrees amply illustrates.”
  
  

• Soothes...
  

  “…soothes the spirit and opens the mind…”

Setlist

45, 60, and/or 90 minute performances consisting of primarily flute playing, some talking and brief story telling.

Basic Requirements

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