About Me:

IvorY JeaN has been packing venues throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex since its formation in 2000. This all-male band was carefully assembled by Gino "LockJohnson" Iglehart with some of the best musical talent around. With Marcus Roberts and Xavier Jackson on keyboards, Jason Bell on guitar, A J Brown on bass, Justin Lyons on lead guitar, King Robinson on drums and veteran drummer Gino “Lock Johnson” Iglehart. IvorY JeaN’s style of delivering jaw-dropping musical performances is unlike any other. And if this blend of pure talent wasn’t enough, IvorY JeaN also features the smooth sounds of Chris Traylor on lead vocals and Gregory Norwood on vocals.

IvorY JeaN spins across all genres of music and encompasses an eclectic musical style that offers something for everyone. Offering tunes from the musical genres of soul, jazz, funk, pop, and R&B, IvorY JeaN can rock any crowd. “IvorY JeaN is the perfect all-purpose band,” said J. Chris Hawkins, Esq., and IvorY JeaN fan. “They are the band that I would hire for a wedding, corporate event, or my next party.”

IvorY JeaN has played with some of the hottest talent in music. They have shared the stage with national recording artists Chante Moore, Brian McKnight, N’Dambi, Jon B, Bobby Brown, Carl Thomas, Grammy-winners Erykah Badu and Roy Hargrove, and actor Malcolm Jamal Warner, just to name a few. They are the featured band for 30 Something Dallas and The Foundation, and are regulars at Dallas hotspots such as Brooklyn Jazz Café, Firewater, The Prophet Bar, The Door, 2826 Arnetic, and TePheJez Nightclub. They have also played large concert venues including Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie.

IvorY JeaN was founded by Gino “Lock Johnson” Iglehart to inspire listeners and fans through music. “I wanted people to know that good music is still out there,” he said. “The purpose of the band is to put music exactly where it need to be, in the hearts of people. In a time where so much is going on in the world, IvorY JeaN plays real music that makes you feel good again.”
IvorY JeaN’s slogan is ComeHearWhatMuziqLookzLike, which means come see what real music looks and feels like.

To get the buzz on upcoming performances by IvorY JeaN, visit www.facebook.com/IvoryJean, www.myspace.com/IvorYJeaNband or contact us at IvorYJeaNband@gmail.com.

Gender

male

Location

Dallas

What aspect of the festival are you interested in: Music, Food or the Arts?

music

How did you find out about Uptown Jazz Dallas IJF?

We tremendously enjoy UJD!! We are so excited to be apart of UJD and excited to be apart of a great network of people.