Jon Lawson is a tenor, soprano, and alto saxophonist as well as an avid composer and arranger. He has performed in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South and Central America and the Caribbean. Jon prides himself and focuses on the styles of Smooth Jazz, R&B, Funk, Gospel, and Praise music. For the past several years, he has been leading the band Jon Lawson and The Groove. Jon regularly performs with Boston-based band Gimme 5 throughout the New England Region. Prior to JL & The Groove, Jon led the group 3 AM Groove. Jon also regularly composes, arranges, records, and produces music. In 2017, Jon graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA with a Bachelor of Music degree. He was a Professional Music major with specialized focuses in composition, performance, and music business. Jon is also an experienced composer, publishing many songs across a vast realm of genres and styles. His styles include Smooth Jazz, R&B, Funk, and Orchestral music. In 2017, Jon finished composing his first full orchestral symphony. Currently, he is in the process of publishing his symphony. As a recording artist, Jon has produced two full length albums, one with Shine Gospel and one with 3 AM Groove. He is currently producing his first solo smooth jazz album. Separately, Jon has released several singles under the name Jon Lawson Sax. Jon also regularly makes recording appearances as a guest artist, working with many different artists in the music industry. Jon launched Shine Gospel in 2018 with the release of the album The Calling. Shine Gospel combines the traditional musical ideas in praise and gospel with the sound and styling of the saxophone. Aside from Shine Gospel, Jon is currently a member of a Boston-based praise band as well as Washington D.C. based Dunamis. Jon has been awarded the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award as well as the National Society of Arts and Letters Award for Excellence in the Arts.