Ken Johnson
(Trinidad)
Steel pan, bongos, congas

Ken has played the steel pans since he was a young boy and has spent many years touring extensively in Europe. He spent eight years in France where he performed with many worldwide artists. He has performed with many calypso groups as well as with Arrow, Courtney Pine, Charlie Mariano and Sam Rivers to name but a few. Ken has become a familiar pace at the Montreal Jazz Festival as well as the Edinburgh Festival not to mention with Grand Union Orchestra, who he has been associated with since 1984. Ken now lives in France.

Ken Johnson

Latest news

Looking for inspiration for a great Christmas present?

We have a Christmas promotion on our CD store. Buy our new CD 'If Paradise' and get 1 other GUO CD for just £1. Bargain!

Another huge success at the Hackney Empire!

Watch this space for news and reviews of 11.11.11 and the 11-bar Blues competition...

Praise for If Paradise on the SouthBank and CD

Read enthusiastic reviews of the QEH show and newly-released CD.

If Paradise CD Online

You can now buy If Paradise and other GUO recordings online with all major credit and debit cards.

Shows currently available

Grand Union shows produced since January form the backbone of our programme for 2012.

On-line composition masterclass

Tony Haynes starts a new blog talking about his music, with practical tips for musicians.