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- Curation by: The Matrix
Who I Am & Where I Live
- Name: Jon Otis
- City: Oakland, California
- Country: United States
My Life & Work
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Bio:
Scion of Soul -- son of R&B's Godfather, Johnny Otis, brother of Shuggie -- Jon Otis is a percussionist who's worked with George Duke, James Cotton, Les McCann, Elvin Bishop, Michael Bloomfield, Cal Tjader, Roy Hargrove, Manu Dibango, Pete Escovedo, Gary Bartz, Tower of Power, Phil Manzanera, Patato Valdes, Billy Cobham, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Dave Valentin, Pharaoh Sanders, Alphonso Johnson, and many, many, many others, including his father.
Jon also composes and sings.
My Media
- ▶ YouTube Music: http://music.youtube.com/channel/UCsti40vPAE4kw42LWk0CC1w
- ▶ Instagram: jonotisblubeatz
- ▶ Website: http://www.jonotis.com
Matrix Music Player
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To See You Again - Jon Otis1 track2 plays | 385 views
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