Josh Johnson ANIMATIVE
Los Angeles alto saxophonist who runs the horn through pedals and loopers until one player sounds like a small ensemble.
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About Josh Johnson ANIMATIVE
Josh Johnson ANIMATIVE is the stage billing for saxophonist and composer Josh Johnson. Much of his work has been as a collaborator. He has played in guitarist Jeff Parker's ETA IVtet, a group that grew out of a long-running weekly gig at a Los Angeles bar, and he has served as musical director for Leon Bridges.
Under his own name he released Freedom Exercise on Northern Spy in 2020, a record that moved between composed jazz, electronic processing and studio editing. Unusual Object followed in 2024 and leaned further into solo work, with the alto layered and treated until the line between saxophone and synthesizer becomes hard to hear.
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What festivals is Josh Johnson ANIMATIVE playing in 2027?
Josh Johnson ANIMATIVE is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is Josh Johnson ANIMATIVE playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, Josh Johnson ANIMATIVE is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does Josh Johnson ANIMATIVE play?
Josh Johnson ANIMATIVE plays jazz.