Wayne Wesley Johnson's Page

Marital Status

engaged

Where are you located?

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

What is your affiliation to the Jazz World?

Musical Artist, Producer, Record Label, Publisher, Clinician, Composer

Tell us a little about your background...

"Wayne Wesley Johnson is Santa Fe, New Mexico's Premier Guitarist... for weddings, concerts, corporate or private events."

"Wayne Wesley Johnson is a fine guitarist & a fine drummer, too!"
(Legendary guitarist Les Paul at the Iridium, NYC)

'WORLD CLASS GUITARIST'...Internationally recognized, this award winning guitarist performs on acoustic, electric, nylon & steel string guitars and guitar synthesizer in a variety of musical styles and genres. A pioneer of the 'New Sound of Santa Fe' tm and 'Jazzamenco' tm., the artist performs in thumbpicking, fingerstyle, and flatpicking styles...playing jazz, world, new age, latin & rumba flamenca and with classical techniques. Wes is currently a guitar instructor and member of the faculty of the Santa Fe Community College. In addition to his concert, corporate and private performances, Wes has also become known by many as Santa Fe,New Mexico's Premier Wedding Guitarist, in high demand for both ceremonies and receptions, alike.

This charismatic performer has shared the stage with some of the world's finest guitarists, too... Formerly a drummer and touring companion with legendary guitarist's Les Paul, and Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), Wes has also shared the stage with Mason Williams, George Benson, Bucky Pizzarelli, BB King, Scotty Moore, Howard Roberts, Larry Carlton, Chet Atkins, Thom Bresh (Son of the legendary guitarist Merle Travis), Tom Doyle, Ruben Romero, Antonio Mendoza, Tommy Emmanuel, Seymour Duncan, Stephen Bennett, Stephen King, Richard Smith, Anthony Smith, Tim Farrell, Edgar Cruz, Lou Pallo *The Les Paul Trio), Jon Paris, Miguel “Mito” de Soto, Roberto Gonzales and more.

Wes, is a regular annual performer at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS), Nokie Festival, Association of Fingerstyle Guitarists (AFG) and the Guitars for life (GFL) benefit concerts.

Wes has performed either as a soloist or with others in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Les Paul), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Israel, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, England, China, Hong Kong, & nearly all 50 states.

AWARDS AND/OR OTHER NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

- WWJ has performed and toured with Guitar Legend, Les Paul
- WWJ has performed and recorded with Nokie Edwards (The Ventures) , Thom Bresh (Merle Travis’ Son), Tom Doyle, Lou Pallo, Gao Hong, Tim Farrell, Anthony Smith, Edgar Cruz, Ruben Romero, Mario Reynolds, Matthew Vaughn,
Jon Gagan, Josef Martinez, Ben Lucero, K.C. Morris and others.
- WWJ has performed with Mason Williams (Composer of Classical Gas)
- World Class Recording & Performing Artist...NAMM/BMI/NARAS
- "Artist of the Month" New Mexico Music Commission
- Twice nominated for the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award.
- Guitar Instructor / Adjunct faculty Santa Fe Community College
- Honorary Member AFG -- Association of Fingerstyle Guitarists
- Annual Performer/Member CAAS -- Chet Atkins Appreciation Society
- Soave, Italy Guitar Festival Award Winner
- GFL -- Guitars for Life Award Winner
- John Lennon Songwriter's Contest Winner
- Grammy Award Contestant

WES' MUSIC ON TV/FILMS...
MTV's "Made" , Roswell, Malcolm in the Middle
Discovery Channel, Outward Bound, The Weather Channel.

Movie Extra Roles
The Flock, The Lost Room

Discography:

Flamenco Festival
Wayne Wesley Johnson & Ruben Romero
Narada/Hallmark Music

Flamenco Flavors
Wayne Wesley Johnson & Ruben Romero
IAGO/Talking Taco

Hypnotic Safari
Wayne Wesley Johnson & Ruben Romero
Wannadu, LLC

Canciones del Alma (Songs from the Soul)
Wayne Wesley Johnson w/ guest artists
Wannadu, LLC

From Seville to Santa Fe (digital) Vol II.
Wayne Wesley Johnson / various artists
IAGO/ Talking Taco

How did you hear about the Jazz Network? Please give full name of contact

Joani

What Instrument do you play?

Drums, Guitar

What is your website address? Only websites that pertain to your business and how you can be contacted.

http://myspace.com/wannadumusic