About
Saxophonist Justin Tibbs is a versatile performer from Akron, Ohio. Justin graduated from Firestone HS and The University of Akron with a BA in Mass Media Communications, Public Relations, and Jazz Saxophone Studies. He has been performing professionally in N.E. Ohio since 2010. He leads both musical acts JT's Spark Trio and JT's Electrik Blackout. With his group JT's Electrik Blackout, they 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. In 2024 JT's Spark Trio released its first EP, 'JT's Spark Trio Live at The Rialto Theater'.
In addition to performing with Ryan Humbert, Angie Haze, Tommy Lehman, Smokeface, Satisfaction!: The International Rolling Stones Tribute 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.
Justin was voted Best Jazz Musician in Akron by Akron Life Magazine in 2024
Additionally, Justin has appeared at 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, EarthQuaker Devices Sessions, Earthquaker Day, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lock 3, The Knight Center Zenithawards. NBC's Channel 3: Good Company Morning Program, PBS' Idealstream, Summit FM Studio C Sessions, 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)
"Smiling" - Angie Haze (2024)
"Lies and Delusions" - Justin Tibbs (2024)
"On The Edge" - Justin Tibbs (2024)
"JT's Spark Trio-Live at The Rialto Theater" - JT's Spark Trio (2024)
In addition to performing with Ryan Humbert, Angie Haze, Tommy Lehman, Smokeface, Satisfaction!: The International Rolling Stones Tribute 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.
Justin was voted Best Jazz Musician in Akron by Akron Life Magazine in 2024
Additionally, Justin has appeared at 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, EarthQuaker Devices Sessions, Earthquaker Day, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lock 3, The Knight Center Zenithawards. NBC's Channel 3: Good Company Morning Program, PBS' Idealstream, Summit FM Studio C Sessions, 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)
"Smiling" - Angie Haze (2024)
"Lies and Delusions" - Justin Tibbs (2024)
"On The Edge" - Justin Tibbs (2024)
"JT's Spark Trio-Live at The Rialto Theater" - JT's Spark Trio (2024)