Phillip Johnston

Phillip Johnston is a saxophonist/composer known for leading or co-leading The Microscopic Septet, Fast ‘N’ Bulbous, Big Trouble, The Transparent Quartet, and for his scores for film, silent film and comics (Wordless! with Art Spiegelman). His most recent recording is

I Cakewalked With A Zombie (EAR081) by Phillip Johnston & the Greasy Chicken Orchestra.

He has lived in Sydney, Australia, since 2005 and plays in his hometown of New York City when circumstances allow. For this event, he will be joined by long-time associates from the bands named above, plus special guests. This will be his only New York appearance.

"Johnston’s music embodies all that’s good about jazz. It’s honest, original, and inspired, above and beyond the typical. It’s also some of the very smartest and best-humored music to have found a home under the jazz banner." Chris Kelsey, Jazziz

Featuring Phillip Johnston - alto saxophone; Joe Ruddick - piano; Dave Hofstra - bass; Richard Dworkin - drums.

PHILLIP JOHNSTON

PHILLIP JOHNSTON