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Ivory Waning-Moon is an emerging jazz and neo-soul vocalist from Florida’s Emerald Coast, celebrated
for soulful storytelling, graceful stage presence, and seamlessly blending the timeless textures of jazz with
the smooth, emotive edge of modern soul. Her signature sound has been described by Bangkok’s most
iconic jazz venue, The Bamboo Bar at Mandarin Oriental, as “Sensually Sophisticated Jazz”—a luminous
fusion of passion, grace, and authenticity that resonates deeply with audiences.
Ivory’s artistry reflects a lineage of powerful musical and spiritual influence. Her vocal ... gifts trace back to
her father, George Johnson Jr., a celebrated soul singer and recording artist whose work reached
listeners in the United States, Great Britain and across Southeast Asia—and who served as her first
musical mentor. From her mother, Elizabeth Johnson, of Alabama Creek and Cherokee Heritage, Ivory
inherited a profound spiritual intuition, a keen eye for beauty and a deep connection to nature and Mother
Earth—an essence that breathes life into every note she sings.
Influenced by vocal icons like Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughan, and modern soul poets like Jill Scott
and Erykah Badu, Ivory channels a sound that is both classic and current—deeply rooted in tradition, yet
unafraid to explore new sonic terrain. Her concerts move with intention: sensual ballads, uplifting grooves,
and storytelling that invites the audience into the heart of the song.
With a remarkable career that includes collaborations with Grammy Award-winning artists, Ivory has
established herself as a sought-after song stylist and performer. Her dynamic presence on stage has
captivated audiences at notable festivals, including the NXNE Music Festival and the prestigious JVC
Jazz Festival, where she shared the spotlight with legendary figures like Roy Ayers—the “Godfather of
Neo Soul”—and genre-defying jazz/hip-hop pioneers, The Roots.
Ivory’s artistic journey also includes the release of the jazz album Cultural Desires with the acid jazz band
Achanti. Produced by Grammy-nominated and Juno Award–winning Canadian jazz extraordinaire Eddie
Bullen, the project features Ivory as a co-writer alongside Bullen, highlighting her gift for crafting intricate,
heartfelt lyrics.
As she continues to write, record, and perform, Ivory Waning-Moon remains committed to creating music
that speaks to the heart, stirs the soul, and connects listeners to something greater than sound—a
vibration of truth, healing, and beauty Read More

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