Biography: Janine Wilson, Janita, Janiva Magness, John Whitehead, Jared Cotter, Jared Douglas, Jasmine Guy, J.B. Hutto, J.B. Lenoir, J.C. Johnson,

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Janine Wilson Biography, Photos, Pictures

Who would have thought that someone who suffered from paralyzing stage fright would go on to wow audiences with her live performances, put out a recording, and take home a trio of music awards and more than half a dozen award nominations? Certainly not Janine Wilson’s instructor at Ohio State University

Singer Janita was born in Helsinki, Finland, beginning her performing career at age 13, and recording her debut album Believer at 19 Upon relocating to Brooklyn, she made her U

Janiva Magness Biography, Photos, Pictures

Blues vocalist Janiva Magness walked away from music a few times before she was able to accept it as her calling Her support system of family and friends turned out to be not so supportive when it came to her career choice, and numerous discouraging comments chipped away at Magness’ confidence

John Whitehead Biography, Photos, Pictures

R&B singer, composer, and producer John Whitehead remains best known for the smash “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now,” the disco-era classic he recorded with longtime collaborator Gene McFadden

Jared Cotter Biography, Photos, Pictures

Sixth season American Idol contestant and Kew Gardens, NY, resident Jared Cotter impressed Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul with his rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Lately,” which earned him a place in Hollywood week and the show’s semi-finals round

Jared Douglas Biography, Photos, Pictures

R&B singer/songwriter Jared Douglas was discovered by Lionel Richie in early 2000 and later added backing vocals on Richie’s sixth album Renaissance Douglas’ harkening pop melodies led to the formation of Tantrum Entertainment, enabling him to release his debut album Paradise in fall 2000

Jasmine Guy starred in the Cosby Show TV spin-off A Different World that ran on NBC-TV from 1987 to 1993 Her role as the snooty, heavy-Southern-accented Whitley Gilbert was one of the highlights of the show

JB Hutto — along with Hound Dog Taylor — was one of the last great slide guitar disciples of Elmore James to make it into the modern age Hutto’s huge voice, largely incomprehensible diction and slash and burn playing was Chicago blues with a fierce, raw edge all its own

Newcomers to his considerable legacy could be forgiven for questioning JB Lenoir’s gender upon first hearing his rocking waxings Lenoir’s exceptionally high-pitched vocal range is a fooler, but it only adds to the singular appeal of his music

J.C. Johnson Biography, Photos, Pictures

Not to be confused with stride piano master James P Johnson, JC Johnson (or, occasionally, James C Johnson) was a pianist and songwriter who achieved his greatest visibility working with Fats Waller