326 - Aaron M. Johnson

The future of jazz is in the hands of dedicated musicians like Aaron M. Johnson. Making his home in the Big Apple, Johnson is an accomplished saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist and is making a name for himself as a bandleader in New York City jazz venues small and large. He has worked with some of the legends and stars of the genre from Jon Batiste, Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski and Slide Hampton just to name a few. 2019 is a big year for him as he debuts a new website at aaronmjohnsonjazz.com and prepares for the release of two albums, the first a quartet album produced by Ken Peplowski and the second a live concert album recorded at the Oregon Coast Music Festival. Meet Aaron M. Johnson right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.