Monthly Piano/Hammond B3 Organ Summit featuring Allyn Johnson
409 N. Charles St.
Baltimore MD 21201
Sunday, November 1, 5PM
Become a Sponsor of this Monthly Series
The funds go directly to the musicians! Each $300 sponsor will receive these exclusive benefits:
- 10 concert tickets: Invite friends to the show you sponsor, or bank your tickets for any concerts over the next year.
- Reserved front-row seats.
- Your name announced from the stage to acknowledge your sponsorship or honor a loved one.
- Higher donation amounts will receive additional benefits.
If interested, please email Henry at [email protected]
Allyn Johnson
Allyn Johnson is a celebrated pianist, composer, arranger, and one of Washington, D.C.’s most respected musical voices. A native of the city, Johnson has built a distinguished career defined by versatility, spiritual depth, and technical mastery. His sound seamlessly merges gospel roots with the rich language of jazz piano, creating a style that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Since 2005, Johnson has served as the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), where he leads the UDC Jazz Ensembles, coordinates the jazz program, and mentors a new generation of artists. Under his leadership, the program has flourished, cementing UDC as one of the region’s most vital centers for jazz education.
As a performer, Johnson leads the acclaimed Divine Order, a trio known for its dynamic interplay and spiritually charged approach to improvisation. He has also collaborated with an impressive roster of artists, including Carmen Lundy, Christian McBride, Warren Wolf, Keter Betts, Wallace Roney, Antonio Parker, Paul Carr, and many others. Whether performing as a sideman, soloist, or bandleader, Johnson’s playing is marked by clarity, emotional expression, and a deep reverence for the jazz tradition.
A prolific composer, Johnson’s works are frequently performed by university ensembles, church groups, and professional jazz musicians. His writing reflects a wide spectrum of influences—from gospel and classical to bebop and modern jazz—while maintaining a distinct compositional voice.
With his unwavering commitment to excellence, education, and artistic integrity, Allyn Johnson stands as one of the most influential figures in the Washington, D.C. jazz community and a profound contributor to the national jazz landscape.
Showtime is 5 pm ET/4 pm CT/3 pm MT/2 pm PT/9 pm GMT
In-person: $30 / $10 full-time students with valid ID
Advance ticket sales end 1 hr. prior to show. Purchase remaining tickets at door.
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week after the concert.
Streaming Cost is $15
The link will be revealed 15 minutes before show
and will remain active through Nov. 8
DONATIONS WELCOME