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Justin Pierce
Dallas-Fort Worth jazz saxophonist and One O'Clock alumni
About Me
Saxophonist and multi-woodwind artist Dr. Justin Pierce is a straight-ahead player
with contemporary influences, known for bringing the spirit of New Orleans to
Dallas–Fort Worth through brass band parades, Mardi Gras celebrations, and
swinging small groups. A native of the Texas–Louisiana Gulf Coast, Pierce has
performed across the United States and internationally, captivating audiences
with his soulful tone and commanding improvisation.
As a versatile performer, he has shared the stage with The Temptations, Arturo
Sandoval, Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Doc Severinsen, The O’Jays, Wayne
Newton, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He has
toured Romania with the McNeese State University Jazz Ensemble and recorded
with the GRAMMY-nominated University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band,
appearing as lead alto on Lab 2012.
For over sixteen years, Pierce has led the Justin Pierce Jazz Group, a flexible
ensemble performing contemporary jazz, brass band repertoire, and standards.
The group has been featured at the Charlie Christian Jazz Festival, the Sherman
Jazz Festival, and the Granbury Jazz Festival, and is a fixture at major events
throughout DFW. His debut album is currently in post-production.
In 2022, Pierce was inducted into the Vidor, Texas Walk of Fame, joining the ranks
of George Jones, Tracy Byrd, Clay Walker, and Donice Morace, alongside his
former mentor Don Rollins—a saxophonist and jazz musician to Pierce, but best
known to the wider world as the GRAMMY-winning songwriter of “It’s Five
O’Clock Somewhere.”
Pierce is also a family man: his wife Ashley, a vocalist, performs regularly with his
band, while his five children are growing musicians themselves—his sons on bass,
his daughters on violin, and all studying piano. Their shared musicianship reflects
the deep-rooted family tradition that continues to shape his artistry.
A Conn-Selmer Performing Artist and Vandoren Artist-Clinician, Justin Pierce
bridges tradition, innovation, and soul in every performance.
www.justinpiercemusic.com
