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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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Upcoming Events |
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Saturday, March 23rd. 6-9pm
Mo-Chi Trio Bushido Japanese Restaurant 156 Castro St Mountain View, CA Saturday, April 27th. Mountain View High School Jazz Festival John Worley-Guest artist 3535 Truman Ave Mountain View, CA Details tba |
Sunday, April 28th.
Aaron Lington Quartet. To Geru With Love Ainsley House Concert Series 300 Grant St Campbell, CA Saturday, May 4th. 4:15-5pm John Worley and the Mo-Chi Ensemble Seven Mile House Jazz Festival 2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA |
Thursday, May 9th. 7:30pm (Doors at 7)
John Worley/Sebastien Lanson Duo Rainshadow Recording Fort Worden State Park, Bldg 315 Port Townsend WA Tickets- https://worleylanson.brownpapertickets.com or locally at Crossroads Music Sunday, May 12th. John Worley/Sebastien Lanson Duo w/friends Chateau Mah Portland, OR details tba |
Friday, May 17th. 7-11pm
Bamont/Worley Quartet Cliff House 1090 Point Lobos Ave. SF, CA Saturday, May 18th, 7:30pm John Worley and the Mo-Chi Ensemble Mildred Owen Concert Hall 1220 Linda Mar Blvd Pacifica, CA www. pacificaperformances.org |
Sunday, May 19th. Afternoon
John Worley/Sebastien Lanson Duo w/friends Chateau Kallen Petaluma, CA details tba |
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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