Johnston and Lear
A cool little jazz waltz evoking inages of Bridgetown, Barbados
SoundClick artist Johnston and Lear presents "Road to Bridgetown", a remarkable release in the Smooth Jazz genre. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Road to Bridgetown" has peaked at #19 in the Smooth Jazz category on SoundClick. Johnston and Lear is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Smooth Jazz music directly to fans worldwide.
Juicy groove! Great tune over an awesome backbeat!
Independent artist Johnston and Lear drops "No More Mr. Night Sky", a Smooth Jazz track on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. Find more from Johnston and Lear on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Smooth Jazz with a New Age flavor.
"Perfect Circles" by Johnston and Lear is a Smooth Jazz production available on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has charted at #22 on the SoundClick Smooth Jazz chart. Stream "Perfect Circles" and explore more from Johnston and Lear on SoundClick.
Haunting melody in a lush jazz setting.
Independent artist Johnston and Lear drops "In A Heartbeat", a Smooth Jazz track on SoundClick. The track showcases Johnston and Lear's instinct for crafting memorable music. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Find more from Johnston and Lear on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Gary Johnston (piano) and Denise Lear (double bass) are "Johnston and Lear" , the creative core of a new smooth jazz group here in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Along with Richard Spurrell on drums, Jason Hayward on saxophones and Patrick Boyle on trumpet they bring a fresh, vibrant sound to their original compositions.
Their new CD "In A Heartbeat" will be released in the spring of 2003. Watch for it here at Soundclick!
Gary and Denise met in 1994 when Gary called her looking for a bassist with whom he could form a good musical "relationship". By 1996 they were married and have performed in several different formats, duo to quintet.
They recently went into the studio to record some of Gary's originals and "In A Heartbeat" was born.
We perform live in mostly soft-seat venues and in jazz rooms where listening is the order of the day.