Calvin Johnson & Native Son
Calvin Johnson is a 3rd generation saxophonist, composer, and bandleader born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Johnson was able to nurture and expand his love and interest in the music business at the famed Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp then the performing arts high school the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA). Johnson then furthered his education by graduating from the School of Business at the University of New Orleans. Calvin has toured and/or recorded with the likes of: Harry Connick Jr., Aaron Neville, Jason Derulo, Blind Boys of Alabama, Irma Thomas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Mannie Fresh, Mystikal, Irvin Mayfield, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. In the winter of 2022, Calvin released his third studio album, Notes Of A Native Son, to rave reviews. The project is Johnson’s most recent, and also his first that features his composition and arranging skills. He is proud to have been recognized by Downbeat Magazine with 4 out of 5 stars as well as labeled as one of the best albums of 2022.