Justin Tibbs - Saxophonist and Composer

About Justin Tibbs

Saxophonist Justin Tibbs is a versatile performer from Akron, Ohio. Justin participated in the visual and performing arts program at Firestone High School. Justin attended The University of Akron after graduating from Firestone High School in 2006, where he studied and earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Media Communications Radio & TV, Public Relations, and Jazz Saxophone Studies.

In addition to performing with Angie Haze, Tommy Lehman, Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Band, Ryan Humbert , Free Black!, The SpeedBumps, Bethany Joy, Mr. Chair, and Acid Cats. Justin has also performed with The Canton Symphony Orchestra and The Akron Symphony Orchestra members.

He is the leader of JT's Spark Trio and JT's Electrik Blackout. JT's Electrik Blackout released their first EP, ‘JT’s Electrik Blackout EarthQuaker Devices Live Session’ in 2021 and then their self-titled album. ‘JT’s Electrik Blackout’ in 2022.

Additionally, Justin has appeared on The Rubber City Jazz and Blues Fest, Porch Rokr, Hello Akron concert, John Brown House Sweet Sounds of Equality Concert, Canton Symphony Divergent Series, The Summit’s 330 Day, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lock 3, The Knight Center Zenithawards. NBC's Channel 3: Good Company Morning Program, PBS' Idealstream, WKSU's Shuffle, and Fox 8 in the Morning.

Suggested Listening

  • JT’s Elektric Blackout - JT’s Elektric Blackout

  • Curiosity - Acid Cats

  • All in a Day’s Work - Acid Cats

  • Live at Radio Artifact - Acid Cats

  • Mama Rosa - Brian Blade

Suggested Watching (Anime)

  • Bleach

  • Hajime no Ippo

  • Prince of Tennis

  • Ace of Diamonds

  • Kids on the Slope

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