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) and Harry Connick Jr (The Sting, 2018). He has performed thousands of concerts in over 25 countries worldwide touring with Martha Reeves, 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 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) and Harry Connick Jr (The Sting, 2018). He has performed thousands of concerts in over 25 countries worldwide touring with Martha Reeves, 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 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.