About
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, The Ryan Humbert Band, 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.
Recordings
"Through & Within" - Jared Lees (2013)
"Fine & Mellow: The Music of Billie Holiday" - The Tracey Thompson Quintet (2013)
"After Thought"- Jared Lees Trio (2015)
"All In A Day's Work"- Acid Cats album (2015)
"Stay True" - Drunken Sunday (2016)
"Treasure Box Concert" - Angie Haze (2016)
"Wild Race" - Dan Socha (2017)
"Chromadrive" - Chromadrive (2017)
“May My Stories Be Worn Like My Coats Vol 1-4” - Angie Haze (2018)
“Curiosity “ - Acid Cats (2019)
"#BlackinAmerica" - Justin Tibbs (2020)
"End of Times" - Angie Haze (2020)
"Autumn Wind" - ZOD1AC (2020)
"Thieves of Joy" - Thieves of Joy (2021)
"SLMTHCKNS" - UNC D (2021)
"Meditation" - Justin Tibbs (2021)
“EDQ Live Session” - JT's Electrik Blackout (2021)
“Quite Delightful”- Corey Conway (2022)
“Platforms” - Uniontown Electric (2022)
“Mutations” - Angie Haze (2022)
"Planet" - Bethany Joy (2022)
"Get Along" - Benny Lava & The Guavas (2022)
"JT's Electrik Blackout" - JT's Electrik Blackout (2022)
"Time Thief"- Angie Haze (2023)
"Tangerine"- Anya Van Rose(2023)
In addition to performing with Angie Haze, Tommy Lehman, Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Band, The Ryan Humbert Band, 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.
Recordings
"Through & Within" - Jared Lees (2013)
"Fine & Mellow: The Music of Billie Holiday" - The Tracey Thompson Quintet (2013)
"After Thought"- Jared Lees Trio (2015)
"All In A Day's Work"- Acid Cats album (2015)
"Stay True" - Drunken Sunday (2016)
"Treasure Box Concert" - Angie Haze (2016)
"Wild Race" - Dan Socha (2017)
"Chromadrive" - Chromadrive (2017)
“May My Stories Be Worn Like My Coats Vol 1-4” - Angie Haze (2018)
“Curiosity “ - Acid Cats (2019)
"#BlackinAmerica" - Justin Tibbs (2020)
"End of Times" - Angie Haze (2020)
"Autumn Wind" - ZOD1AC (2020)
"Thieves of Joy" - Thieves of Joy (2021)
"SLMTHCKNS" - UNC D (2021)
"Meditation" - Justin Tibbs (2021)
“EDQ Live Session” - JT's Electrik Blackout (2021)
“Quite Delightful”- Corey Conway (2022)
“Platforms” - Uniontown Electric (2022)
“Mutations” - Angie Haze (2022)
"Planet" - Bethany Joy (2022)
"Get Along" - Benny Lava & The Guavas (2022)
"JT's Electrik Blackout" - JT's Electrik Blackout (2022)
"Time Thief"- Angie Haze (2023)
"Tangerine"- Anya Van Rose(2023)
