Journey and experiences (Brief)
Hey there, music lover! This page was created for my audience to see some of the hard work I have done these past few years. Yes,“Jari Jams” is my artist name but that does not mean I only perform alone. The best part about music is being able to play amongst the greatest musicians in Atlanta and around the world. This has given me so much knowledge to pass down to my students and children so they too can create an astonishing experience for everyone they surround themselves with doing what they love to do everyday of the year!
As you scroll through a brief presentation of some of the groups I have been blessed to perform with do not feel discouraged, but allow this to be motivation for you to seek out your passion. So you too can Do What You Love and Love What You Do!
-Jarius “Jari Jams” Johnson
Lithonia High School
Mighty Marching bulldog Band
The P.R.I.D.E. of Lithonia High School in Lithonia, GA!!!
2009-2016
Miles College
Purple Marching Machine
Persevere as one!
Psalms 1:33
Miles College Purple marching Machine of Birmingham, AL
2016-2020
GAMB
georgia mASS Band
Georgia Muscle!
A mass band made of collegiate and high school musicians and dancers from any and everywhere for the state of Georgia.
2018-2023
Elementary Music Educator
Passing down all of my musical knowledge to the next generation to be better then the one before them!
2021-NOW
The start of a legacy
“jari jams”
God blesses all of us with a purpose, our job is to find out what it is.
Jarius “Jari Jams” Johnson
2022-FOREVER
Busk/Freelancing
For years I would go to my local parks everyday and blow my heart away for fun. One random day a lady walking with her daughter passed me and asked, “do you play for tips, because you should, you are always here and you sound amazing”! The very next day I started playing downtown for fun and this is when I realized I need to take my passion more seriously.
2021-NOW
ATL junkanoo
From the Bahamas to Atlanta!!! Junkanoo is a festive style party/parade band consisting of brass, percussion, and dancers. They were the first group to provide me with a paid gig after college and I will always show my love and respect for this group.
2021-NOW
ATLBOOM
Atlanta hawks nba band
The Atlanta Hawks is one of the best NBA teams in the league. However, there is more to the Atlanta Hawks than just basketball. Here comes the ATLBOOM!!!
2021-NOW
The Southern playalistics
It’s that southernplayalisticadillac funky music, now players if you choose it, you better make sure you don’t abuse it.
2021-NOW
Xclusive Percussion
Xclusive Percussion provides any event with live percussion and a full band if needed.
2021-2022
Red Sample
Atlanta’s very own rockstar/HBCU/Party band all in one! These dudes can rock any stage!
2021-2022
Trap Jazz All Stars
Have you ever seen Trap Rap combined with Jazz music? No you say, well look no further this band is exactly that with a great show guaranteed to rock any event!
The start of
“Groovy Groove”
WE KEEP IT GROOVY!!!
2023-NOW
Underground Atlanta
Underground Atlanta
1st Friday’s
Wind Down Wednesday’s
Rhythm Nation
The party/corporate band choice of top event planners!
2023
Mausiki and the Collectives
WE GOT MAUSIKI ON THE MELODICA! AYE!!! Good vibe brass, string, woodwind, percussion, and vocal ensemble!
2022-NOW
Orchestra noir
Atlanta’s very own African American Orchestra! Selling out shows in every state we touch!!!
2023-NOW
