Phillip Johnston | |
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| Born | January 22, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Avant-garde jazz, classical, film |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, educator, author |
| Instrument(s) | Soprano, alto & tenor saxophone |
| Years active | 1973-present |
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| Website | phillipjohnston |
Phillip Johnston (born January 22, 1955) is an American saxophonist, composer, and author.[1] He came to prominence in the 1980s as co-founder of The Microscopic Septet and went on to write extensively for films, particularly new scores for classic silent films from the early 20th Century.