Owen Longjohn is a producer, musician, songwriter and educator from Grand Rapids, MI.
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Gospel. Jazz. R&B. Singer-Songwriter. Classical. Worship.
A professionally trained musician, Berklee College of Music graduate, and professor of music production, Owen Longjohn has performed and recorded in a wide variety of genres. He performs regularly as a jazz musician, does custom arrangements for vocal and instrumental ensembles, and produces for songwriter, R&B, and gospel musicians.
Credits.
Producer.
Collaborations with a variety of musicians in West Michigan, including Amanda Rohling, Madeleine Alvaro, and Ben Bailey. Founder of Tzaddiqim Gospel Collective.
Musician.
Experience on Electric Bass and Trombone—performing with organizations including Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Civic Theater of Grand Rapids, and Blue Water Kings band.
Writer.
Collaborative songwriting with artists and worship leaders in Grand Rapids. Recorded writing credits such as Moonlight, Redeem Restore, Image. Writer for Tsaddaqim Gospel Collective.
Arranger.
Custom charts for brass sections, a cappella ensembles, rhythm sections. Contracted work includes Circle Theater, Cornerstone University, Loyola Marymount University, Music that Raised Us.
Latest Project
A passion for multilingual worship, a collection of talented and multiethnic songwriters, and a singular vision for a project that spans musical cultures and languages gave rise to this project, dubbed “Tzaddiqim Gospel Collective.” Tzaddiqim is a Hebrew word that means “the righteous people of God” who share God’s light to the world. The prayer for this project is that it would encompass a beautiful picture of God’s multiethnic vision for His Kingdom.
Discography
With an ever-increasing number of genres and projects, Owen Longjohn continues to leave his musical influence on the artists with whom he collaborates.
Tzaddiqim Gospel Collective
A collection of four multilingual Gospel songs. Written in six languages with artists and worship leaders from West Michigan. Inspired by healing amidst brokenness.
Through it All
A pop-influenced and love-inspired song written by singer-songwriter, Tyler Jay. Produced as a wedding gift for his fiancée.
My Favorite Things
The holiday song you know and love, reimagined as a pop/jazz fusion record, featuring the effortless voice of Amanda Rohling.
Levanter
Raw emotions, intriguing compositions and enveloping soundscapes in the debut EP of Madeleine Alvaro, inspired by The Alchemist.
Equivalent
Luscious vocals and enchanting songs from a young and talented R&B artist, Amanda Rohling brings her debut EP.
Surrounded
A collection of folk- and R&B-influenced Christian music, Ben Bailey’s EP is the story of his spiritual journey.