Houston Person

Houston Person specializes in making music that is uplifting, with strong recognizable melodies and improvisations that make you feel happy and want to dance.  His relaxed, highly accessible style is reminiscent of the great Ben Webster. Houston is known for his long-time association with legendary vocalist Etta Jones, as well as collaborations with dozens of jazz luminaries and more than 75 albums as bandleader. He is a popular headliner at jazz festivals, parties, and dances, and he is known as the patriarch of The Jazz Cruise on which he has performed every year since its maiden voyage in 2000.