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The Michael C. Jennings Project

The Michael C. Jennings Project (MJP) was built on the music knowledge and experiences of Michael C. Jennings. Growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Michael began playing the trombone at age 10 and developed his early musical skills playing with local bands, one of which included Charles “Charlie” Wilson of the GAP Band. In the 70’s, Michael performed with and sharpened his vocal skills with “Vesta” Williams, in a local band called, “Twenty-First Century Flash.”

Performing and recording with some of the music business' best talents and pioneers, Michael’s smooth and melodic trombone-playing soon caught the eye of Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner, of the “Ohio Players” and subsequently Roger Troutman of “Zapp Featuring Roger". As a professional musician in the 70’s with these two Ohio-based bands, Michael performed and toured with well-known acts such as Cameo, New Edition, The GAP Band, Midnight Star, Kool and the Gang, Slave, BT Express, and Confunkshun. Michael learned from these Old School musical styles and gifted musicians of the 70’s – 80’s music era.

Michael’s soulful trombone playing and vocal styles can be found on the Ohio Player’s albums, “Tenderness” and “Ouch". His musical skills and performance credits are documented on the albums of "Zapp Featuring Roger”, “Zapp III", "Roger II", and the debut albums of "Bobby Glover", "New Horizons" and “Shirley Murdock”.

Currently, The Michael C. Jennings Project is developing its song catalog, in order to promote and distribute music in several genres around the world. You can experience the music of the Michael C. Jennings Project in the Music section of this web site. Stay tuned for more exciting compositions!