Biography

Jonny Cool Bio: Jonny Cool is the stage name of Jonathan Sanders. A Portland born artist, who's parents Jimmi Sanders and Stella Starlight, as well as Uncle Johnny Sanders, were staples in the golden era of Portland's soul and jazz scene's. His father Jimmi and Uncle Johnny each were decorated keyboard players playing with BB King, Styx, and Miles Davis. 
 Jonny Cool claimed his first major label production credits with Tyus on Waner Bros. Records in 2016. He was no stranger to the majors when the time was right, having past creative experiences with industry giants John Legend and Rakim, which unfortunately did not result in placements. Jonny kept going creatively directing a full live band on a West Coast Tour, including performances at Pickathon Festival opening for Tyus, and Crystal Ballroom opening for Digable Planets. 
 In, 2022 Grammy winning/multi-platinum artist Ella Mai, released a song "DFMU", produced by DJ Mustard (Travis Scott, Roddy Rich, Nick Jonas) the song includes writing credits by Jonathan Sanders, as well as Tyus Strickland and Daemon Landrum. After hovering in the top ten for the past month, this week in June 2022 the song "DMFU" became the #1 R&B single at Radio!!! 
 “I match music with moods, feelings, colors, and textures. Music is the language I use to communicate my creativity.” -Jonny Cool