JOHN STANFORD – vocalist

John Stanford, a trained vocalist from Rockford, Illinois, moved to Milwaukee in 2018 with the intent of becoming an educator. What started as a professional shift quickly became a personal transformation, as he fell in love with the city’s vibrant music scene and creative spirit. Over the years, John has accomplished a great deal—both as a performer and as a mentor—but one goal continues to drive him: building and strengthening Milwaukee’s music community through meaningful collaboration. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, John remains committed to connecting artists, creating space for shared growth, and ensuring that music in Milwaukee thrives for generations to come. John is currently serving as a voice teacher at Mosaic Creative Studios in Brookfield and a teaching artist at Kids From Wisconsin.  John composed and released two singles in September 2025, “You Looked My Way” and “Slow Feet.”

The show will be intimate;  John sill sing some of his favorite songs accompanied by the world-class musician Zae Will on piano.  The style of music will vary from jazz, r&b, and gospel to Disney; come and enjoy the sounds of love and life.