Clark Johnston started his professional career as a bassist in 1994 and has since had the opportunity to work with the likes of Peter Appleyard, Diana Panton, Reg Schwager, and Don Thompson–just to name a few. He performs regularly with Drew Jurecka, Adrean Farrugia, James Brown, Neil Brathwaite, Ashley St Pierre as well as many other great musicians.
Clark has released three CDs with Shields Johnston Fielding featuring his original compositions and can be heard on many other people’s recordings.
He holds a master’s degree in music composition as well as a Bachelor of Education from York University. Clark is currently on faculty at Mohawk College, McMaster University, and Hillfield Strathallan College.
Performances
LIVE LEARN JAZZ Part 1: TAP, TAPAS and TAPS
Lock Street Brewing Company, 15 Lock Street Saint Catharines, ON, Canada
SOUL JAZZ in the VINEYARD
The Hare Wine Co., 769 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
TWILIGHT JAZZ SERIES: Holiday Guitar Magic – James Bryan Duo
Mahtay Cafe & Lounge, 241 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7
The Music of a Charlie Brown Xmas
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2
2020 JAZZ 4 the AGES Youth Competition
Music of a Charlie Brown Christmas Featuring the Peter Shea Trio
Dalhousie Yacht Club, 74 Lighthouse Road, Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7P5
JAZZ 4 the AGES Youth Finals
Sounds of Summer at S.I.N – Ashley St. Pierre Trio
Spirit In Niagara, 458 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Sounds of Summer at S.I.N – Mike Morabito Trio
Spirit In Niagara, 458 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON