The Melvin Johnson
Collective
Pianist · Composer · Educator · Music Director · Entertainment Producer
Five brands. One unmistakable sound. From intimate jazz quartets to gala-grade ensembles, from records to music direction — booked, sponsored, and heard around the world.
A musical mastermind in five movements.
Melvin Johnson is a Houston-rooted pianist, composer, educator and entertainment producer whose work moves fluidly between concert halls, recording studios, theater stages and the most discerning corporate galas in Texas.
From original records like Little Red Wagon and Delayed Flights, to leading the Sincerely Yours Band on Houston's premier event stages, to directing music for recording artists and theater productions under MelJOnKeys — Melvin's vision is one cohesive collective with five distinct voices.
Five brands. One vision.
Every project under The Melvin Johnson Collective serves a different audience and a different stage. Choose your sound.
The Melvin Johnson Collective
Melvin Johnson
The solo artist identity. Original records, recording work, and concert performance.
The Electro-Akoustic Quartet
A four-piece ensemble built for jazz clubs, listening rooms and intimate stages.
The Electro-Akoustic Super-Mega Band
Festival-sized productions with a horn section, vocalists and full rhythm fire.
Sincerely Yours Music & Production
Houston's premier party band and full-service entertainment company. Sincerely Yours!!!
MelJOnKeys
Music direction for recording artists, stage plays, theater productions and session work. Charts, rehearsal, performance and production — handled.
The records.
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Alzheimer's Association Memory Ball 2025
Mardi Gras Memory Ball Gala — proof of corporate-event capability at the highest level.
Jazzy Sundays 2026
Presented in partnership with Buffalo Bayou and Sincerely Yours Music.
Organizations that have invested in the vision.
On the calendar.
New 2026 dates announced shortly.
We're finalizing the next run of performances. Check back soon — or book the collective directly for your event.
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Reach Houston's most discerning audiences through KHOU 11, NPR Tiny Desk, BET+, 90.9 KTSU and a roster of premier nonprofit and corporate partners.
Featured On
- KHOU 11 Great Day Houston (Deborah Duncan)
- NPR Tiny Desk submission
- BET+
- 90.9 KTSU
Records. Merch. Bundles.
Melvin Johnson Reserve Bourbon + Holiday Jazz LP
Available by pre-order only each year in anticipation of the holiday season. A signed bottle of small-batch bourbon by the artist, bundled with his forthcoming holiday album. Sale starts August 1st — pre-order now while supplies last.
Must be 21+ to purchase bourbon. U.S. shipping only.
Shot glass + tote + your format.
Little Red Wagon
Custom shot glass, natural canvas tote, and your choice of vinyl or CD — all printed with the Little Red Wagon cover art.
Delayed Flights
Custom shot glass, black canvas tote, and your choice of vinyl or CD — all featuring the Delayed Flights cover art.
Electronic Press Kit
Bios, high-res photos, technical rider, press features and direct booking contact — everything press and venues need in one place.
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