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Johnny currently has a CD out on An Idependant label called Southwest Harmony Records.
The name of the CD is Called VMP ( Vee Magsax Project ) , Souled Out. This New Refreshing Smooth Jazz Duo is comprised of Johnny Mag Sax and a Smooth Jazz Guitarist , Marc Vee ( Originally from Miami ) and of course all real players on the CD.
Johnny Mag Sax - I think we like to think of it more as a Project , hence the name. Alot of the other musicians around our area here tell us we kind of sound like Spyro Gyra with a twist.
VMP - CD Available right now on : www.amazon.com and www.cdbaby.com/vmp ,
To Listen , go to : www.myspace.com/veemagsaxproject
VMP also , opened up for Chris Botti and Boney James at the annual "Jazz On The Green" , in Ft.Myers , Florida on October 23rd 2004 at the FGCU ( Florida Gulf Coast University ) Campus.
Johnny is working on his Smoothjazz cd and a Chill cd. coming out in stores soon.
Booking Info : Phone 239-633-2211 or E-mail @ themagsax@aol.com
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Bio
Johnny Magnuson - Born 7/7/72 in Rochester , N.Y.
He spent most of his years growing up in Jacksonville , Illinois .
Johnny has opened for Kenny G , Boney James , Chris Botti & Najee.
Johnny was in the Army Band for a few years with a 2 year Tour in Germany. Played in Austin , Texas on Sixth Street for a few years while being stationed in the Army at Ft.Hood , Texas.
He has Done a few concerts with Ayieb Dieng , a world renowned Percussionist , In the Ft.Myers , Florida area , who normally plays with Bill Laswell and DJ Disk overseas.
He did a 50th Birthday Party for PGA Golf Pro , Peter Jacobson in Bonita Springs , Florida a few years ago.
Johnny Mag Sax - Influences , are Boney James , kenny G , Maceo Parker , David Sanborn , Stan Getz , Cannonball Adderly and Kirk Whalum.
Johnny's Favorite Music DVD's are : Prince live in Las Vegas 2002 , Future 2 Future ( Herbie Hancock ) , The Commitments , The Gospel According to Jazz Volume 2 ( Kirk Whalum ) and Victor Wooten " Live at Bass Day ".
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