Composing Music

John, Johnny B., Bushell was classically trained as a child and influenced by jazz, rock, and pop. His composing and performance passion urged him to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston in the late 70s.

Johnny B. moved to Alaska in 1981 and has been composing music about the wild land, waterways and wildlife ever since.

​Since 1979, Johnny B. has been bringing his performance and outreach to communities throughout North America.

"I hope my music recreates the emotional response of experiencing nature and fills you with joy!"

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Samples

Place Called Home - solo piano - pop style - images of Homer, Alaska

99 Miles - Semi-finalist in International Film Scoring Competition

Run Gypsy Run - solo piano - fast novelty

Bay of Fundy - solo piano - flowing nature piece

Blue Ice - solo piano joined by Homer Youth String Orchestra at Grewingk Glacier 2017

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Performance

In 1981 Johnny B. settled in Alaska where he finds his greatest inspiration from the aesthetics of the land, waters and wildlife. During the summer months, he performs at the Pier One Theater on the legendary Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska.

During the fall and spring, Johnny B.'s RHYTHM OF THE NORTH program is performed in community halls and performing arts centers throughout the West. His outreach programs have been attended by thousands of young people over the years.  Johnny B.’s live performance, Rhythm of the North just might serve as a catalyst to inspire climate change resilience as well as an awareness for the need of protection of our public lands, waterways and wildlife.

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Johnny B.'s performance goes far outside the bounds of a musical performance. It is a wonderful story of a life committed to the outdoors, education and music. It is fun, entertaining and moving. The footage of wilderness scenes is spectacular and the accompanying compositions add even more. Johnny B. is a passionate performer, but he is wise enough to let the wilderness and Alaska deliver their own powerful message.
John Gans, Executive Director / National Outdoor Leadership School

Patchwork - solo piano - environmental - look at Alaska from "The Eyes of an Eagle"

Contact

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Johnny B.
534 Hidden Way
Homer, Alaska 99603
(907) 399-0716
info@AlaskaJohnnyB.com

AGENT: Robert Zucker - ​rzucker@amazentertainment.com