Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Sten Johnson began studying the piano at the age of nine. At age 11, Sten was introduced to the saxophone, which has become his primary instrument.

Performance Experience:

Groups: Her Favorite Things, Terra Mara, Green, Steeling Dan, Nice & Easy, Twin Cities Jazz Orchestra, River Falls Cultural Project, New Primitives, Test Site 67, Vic Volare, University of Minnesota Jazz Ensemble I.

Musicians: Billy Peterson, Maria Schneider, Ira Sullivan, Bill Brown, Dave Roos, Kenny Horst, Bobby Peterson, Dean Granros, Adam Linz, Marchel Ivery, Wayne Delano, Kelly Rossum, Debbie Duncan, Billy Holloman, Phil Hey.

Teachers (Woodwind): Brian Grivna, Mark Henderson, Perry Rask, David Milne.