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"From the moment I laid eyes on the cover of the Reader's Digest Treasury of Short Stories with Louis Armstrong on the cover, I knew that trumpet playing was what I would do for the rest of my life. For a shy kid, the thought of going anywhere in the world and having people understand me through music was intoxicating.
I’ve been playing ever since then." John L. Worley Jr |
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John L Worley Jr. is a well known jazz musician, trumpeter and teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. His love for jazz and in particular, the trumpet, permeates his work and life. Find out more about his musical contributions and upcoming shows here.
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Hi Friends,
October is rapidly coming to a close and November is right around the corner - and I have two special concerts coming up. The first one is happening tomorrow - October 28th - at Bushido Izakaya Restaurant from 6-9pm. Bushido is located at 156 Castro St in downtown Mountain View and it's our first gig back there since March of 2020! Reservations are recommended. Tomorrow’s line up is Murray Low on piano, Ken Okada on bass and yours truly on trumpet, flugalhorn and post horn. And.....I can't wait to perform for you all with the Mo-Chi Quartet on Saturday, Nov 13th at the Mildred Owen Concert Hall in Pacifica Ca. Pacifica Performances is presenting this concert on my birthday weekend. It will be a live music event, but if you live out of the Bay Area or are busy that evening, you may purchase a streaming pass from the link below. This streaming pass will be good for one week! Joining my buds Murray Low, Ken Okada and Wally Schnalle in the Mo-Chi Quartet will be Cumulus Recording Artist Ed Johnson. I've been a part of Ed's Novo Tempo Band since the early 2000's and we have shared so many great times, excellent music and fun touring. To have him featured with Mo-Chi is truly a concert that you do not want to miss! Once again, you may join us in person - or you can stream it from the comfort of your home. The choice is yours. But please do consider sharing this evening with us - either way. For more info go to: www.pacificaperformances.org/upcoming-concerts-and-streams Thank you all for supporting live jazz and even more so at this unprecedented historic time in all of our lives. We depend on you and really appreciate your support so much. Please stay safe, healthy and strong. All the best to you all, John L. Worley Jr ********************************************************* John Worley and the Mo-Chi Ensemble Winds of Change/Last Tango in Delano Brought to you by Music In Place https://youtu.be/92wkOvl4UdQ 
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Tours & Concerts |
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People Speak... |
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"Finally the world gets a chance to experience the music of one Bay Area's best kept secrets... Whether playing lead, or soloing in the bop style or sharing his vast knowledge with his numerous students, John brings a fresh approach to it all. Worley's music is from the heart..."
Ray Vega, The Bronx, 2002 |
"Telling a story, making a musical statement is something to often forgotten by artist, as they are too concerned only with their playing. Thank you John for reminding me, once again, what making music is all about."
Tom E. Politzer, Lead Tenor, Tower of Power |
Meet the Band |
Members of the Mo Chi Ensemble
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Sirens of the Pacific
L-R Top: Kat Parra, Morning Nichols
L-R Bottom: Wendy Waller, Amy Dabalos
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My Music |
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