Neil Johnson plays saxophone, flute, and clarinet as a freelance musician in New York City.
He has performed with the Birdland Big Band, New York City Ballet, and as a substitute musician on many Broadway shows. As a regular, Neil has performed in the theater with Dee Dee Bridgewater (Lady Day, 2013), Harry Connick Jr (The Sting, 2018), was in the orchestra for Prince of Broadway (2016), and currently holds the Reed 2 chair at Mean Girls. He has performed thousands of concerts in over 25 countries worldwide touring with The Toasters and The Planet Smashers. His many recording credits include the soundtrack to Pixar's Incredibles 2, Documentary Now! (IFC), the Tom Pierson Big Band Last Works and Sam and the WOMP's #1 UK hit Bom Bom.
Neil is passionate about teaching jazz improvisation and woodwinds, with 15 years' experience guiding others. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Neil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, a Master’s degree in Multiple Woodwinds from New Jersey City University, and is a D'Addario Woodwinds artist.
He has performed with the Birdland Big Band, New York City Ballet, and as a substitute musician on many Broadway shows. As a regular, Neil has performed in the theater with Dee Dee Bridgewater (Lady Day, 2013), Harry Connick Jr (The Sting, 2018), was in the orchestra for Prince of Broadway (2016), and currently holds the Reed 2 chair at Mean Girls. He has performed thousands of concerts in over 25 countries worldwide touring with The Toasters and The Planet Smashers. His many recording credits include the soundtrack to Pixar's Incredibles 2, Documentary Now! (IFC), the Tom Pierson Big Band Last Works and Sam and the WOMP's #1 UK hit Bom Bom.
Neil is passionate about teaching jazz improvisation and woodwinds, with 15 years' experience guiding others. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Neil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, a Master’s degree in Multiple Woodwinds from New Jersey City University, and is a D'Addario Woodwinds artist.