Aaron Johnson
Alto Rising
Alto saxophonist Aaron M. Johnson brings vibrant bebop energy and modern expression to every performance — don’t miss his fierce tone and swinging mastery.
About
Aaron M. Johnson (born June 9, 1991, Coos Bay, Oregon) is a jazz saxophonist, writer, and performance artist based in New York City who emerged onto the scene as the youngest soloist ever to win the Outstanding Soloist title at the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival. He studied at the Manhattan School of Music and has recorded and toured with top jazz artists such as Veronica Swift and Dick Hyman, establishing himself as a rising voice on alto saxophone.
Music Style
His sound blends the quicksilver vocabulary of bebop, lyrical phrasing, and modern creative ideas — anchored in swing but open to experimentation and expressive depth.
Background
- Hometown
- Coos Bay, Oregon, USA
- Education
- Manhattan School of Music
- Instruments
- clarinet, flute, saxophone (alto)
- Active
- 2009–present
Similar Artists
If you like Jackie McLean, Cannonball Adderley, or Phil Woods — you’ll love Aaron M. Johnson
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Aaron Johnson's next NYC show is Sunday, July 19 at Smalls.