Paul Johnson is a Puget Sound area jazz and acoustic guitarist who provides a smooth, professional environment for corporate events, wine bars and coffee shops. He can be found playing as a soloist, leading a trio or quartet, or playing a support role with other musicians in the greater Seattle area.
After graduating with a music education degree from Central Washington University, Paul begin teaching music in the public school system while continuing to grow as a musician himself. He began playing with saxophonist Darren Motamedy in 2007, gaining much experience and exposure as they played gigs throughout the Puget Sound area. After playing on two of Motamedy's CDs, Paul released his own recording, Coming Home, in 2010, featuring Darren on the opening track.
He received a master's degree from the American Band College of Sam Houston State University in 2015. Paul is currently the band director for Maple View Middle school in the Tahoma School District in Maple Valley, WA. He lives with his wife in Auburn, WA.
To book Paul for a performance, either as a soloist or with a group, please contact him at [email protected].
After graduating with a music education degree from Central Washington University, Paul begin teaching music in the public school system while continuing to grow as a musician himself. He began playing with saxophonist Darren Motamedy in 2007, gaining much experience and exposure as they played gigs throughout the Puget Sound area. After playing on two of Motamedy's CDs, Paul released his own recording, Coming Home, in 2010, featuring Darren on the opening track.
He received a master's degree from the American Band College of Sam Houston State University in 2015. Paul is currently the band director for Maple View Middle school in the Tahoma School District in Maple Valley, WA. He lives with his wife in Auburn, WA.
To book Paul for a performance, either as a soloist or with a group, please contact him at [email protected].
