Jessica Johnson to perform at Foothill Center June 13

The Villager

A talented newcomer, and San Jose native, this 19-year-old singer has been compared to a youg Aretha Franklin ...

Songstress sees her dream come true

By Paul Freeman
Daily News Entertainment Writer

San Jose's Jeesica Johnson found her dream early. Most of her 19 years have been unwaveringly devoted to bringing it to fruition.

One big step was the release of the talented jazz/R&B vocalist's debut DC, "Till It Happens To You" ...

The great wide open

By Garrett Wheeler

San Jose native Jessica Johnson has been turning heads and ears with her smooth and soulful brand of jazz infused R&B, earning more praise and awards that most musicians twice her age receive in a liftime ...

Singer Johnson scores in FKOX contest.

By Tiffany Carney

Not many people can say they have stood on the field with the San Francisco Giants, had their name in lights or released their very own jazz CD, but Cambrian area resident Jessica Johnson has done it all ...

Meet Jessica Johnson
by Justin Langston

San Jose, California native Jessica Johnson has quickly made a name for herself. She has extensive experience playing the Bay Area circuit at numerous venues. And, at just 19, she is a seasoned vet on the music scene. Jessica is comparable to artists like Norah Jones and Corinne Bailey Rae, and like those singers, her bright, vibrant voice reaches all generations ...

Coming Events of Note

Young Artist Jazz Series

The Young Artist Jazz Series started more that 9-years ago with the goal of providing young jazz artists a showcase for their talents in front of a live audience ...

Where stars are born

S.J Girl Picked to sing at Apollo Theater's Amateur Competition

As the judge of the talent for "Apollo Theater Amateur Night on Tour," Vanessa Brown has endured repeated renditions of the pop hit du four and countless versions of the Dolly Parton's "I will Always Love You" ...

National anthem signer for Fourth of July Parade

For this year's Fourth of July Parade, The Way We Were, Jessica Johnson will kick off the opening ceremonies by singing the national anthem ...

Apollo Theater stars born at Zellerbach

Amateur Night road show stops in town to pick through a hundred hopefuls

Jessica Johnson, 14, went to bed early the night before her audition for the apollo Theater Amateur Night on Tour last weekend ...