Jon Lawson - Summer Nights (2022)

Jon Lawson is a tenor, soprano, and alto saxophonist as well as a composer, arranger, and music producer. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Jon has performed in the United States, Europe, Asia, South and Central America, and the Caribbean. His soulful and modern sound intertwines seamlessly with the styles of Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Funk. Jon currently leads and performs with Boston-based bands Midnight Motion and Funk It Up. He previously performed with Boston-based band Gimme 5 and led the groups 3 AM Groove and Jon Lawson and the Groove.

As a recording artist, Jon has produced four full length albums: his most recent release, Cruisin'; his album debut, City Lights; an album with Shine Gospel, The Calling; and an album with 3 AM Groove. With the release of Cruisin', Jon expanded on his soulful and smooth saxophone playing as captured in City Lights. In addition, Jon has released several singles and a Christmas EP, entitled Christmas Spirit. Jon regularly appears as a guest artist, working with many different artists in the music industry.

In 2017, Jon graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA with a Bachelor of Music degree. He was a Professional Music major with specialized focuses in composition, performance, and music business.

Jon has been awarded the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award as well as the National Society of Arts and Letters Award for Excellence in the Arts.