“We were without a sax player when Mic Gilette said, "I know just the right guy" and Johnnie came in right when we needed him. He fit the bill perfectly and he played with us. Johnnie's a great player and a really fun hang. Love that guy.“
Bill Champlin Recording artist / songwriter / singer / instrumentalist.
Chicago, Sons Of Champlain founder
Johnnie Bamont Duo
Our duo is musically diverse. Performances include traditional and contemporary jazz, R&B, pop and more.
John Worley /
Johnnie Bamont Quartet
John L. Worley Jr is an accomplished trumpet/flugelhorn artist and leader of the bands Mo-Chi Ensemble, WorlView, Bari Bari and the Loco Moco Jazz Orchestra with saxophonist Johnnie Bamont. He has performed at jazz festivals around the US, Canada, Europe and recently with the SJZ Collective in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan. He teaches jazz trumpet at Stanford University and at Hope Street Music Studios in Mountain View.
Loco Moco
Jazz Orchestra
This new 16 piece group has been formed by native Bay Area musicians and longtime friends John Worley (trumpet/flugelhorn), Rob Sudduth (woodwinds) and Johnnie Bamont (woodwinds). Loco Moco will feature some of the best local jazz musicians that include educators and teachers from the Bay Area. “We also wanted to feature a library made up of compositions and arrangements by band members and other SF Bay Area composers and arrangers.” Loco Moco: a bowl of unusual ingredients, layered to make a delicious meal when mixed together.
Recording, Arranging + Tour
Available for on site recording or remote as needed. Arranging services available as well as assembling and coordinating other musicians.
Available for tour pending global and regional travel requirements.