Houston Person
Soulful Tenor Titan
Experience the rich, blues-drenched sound of Houston Person, a master of straight-ahead jazz whose warm tenor saxophone delivers an irresistible blend of soulful melodies and swinging grooves.
About
Houston Person is an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader renowned for his soulful, hard bop, and blues-inflected style. With a career spanning over six decades, he has become a prolific recording artist and a beloved figure in the jazz world. Person is celebrated for his accessible sound, powerful tone, and extensive collaborations with jazz and blues luminaries.
Music Style
His music is characterized by a deep, rich tenor saxophone tone, lyrical melodies, and a strong blues sensibility, often featuring a groove-oriented, swinging rhythm section rooted in soul jazz and hard bop traditions.
Background
- Hometown
- Florence, South Carolina, USA
- Education
- South Carolina State University
- Instruments
- saxophone (tenor)
- Active
- 1960s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Gene Ammons, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Houston Person's next NYC show is Monday, August 10 at Zinc Bar.
Past Events
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
Tierney Sutton & Houston Person featuring special guest Lewis Nash
tenor saxophone • Headliner
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