Johnny studied saxophone under the direction of Harold Herndon, and Larry Brown. He attended St. Mary's College and studied under John Laughton and Robert Levy. His up-front performance won him his professional endorsement and acclaim from among his peers in performing, education and instructive walks of life. Under the direction of Robert Levy-Professor/Trumpeter/Chairman of the Music Department for St. Mary's College of Maryland, and Lawrence University Conservatory of Music of Appleton, Wisconsin, he performed with Clark Terry, Lou Marini, Ernie Wilkins, Bill Watrous, Bucky Pizzarelli, Garnett Brown, Jakki Byard, Ron Robinson, Chris Gekker, Bob Umerker, Gordon Stout, and Martin Berkofski. In recognition of his outstanding achievements in music, Johnny Long has received awards from the National Association of Jazz Educators (Wichita KA, and Daytona FL.), the Glassboro Jazz Festival (Glassboro, NJ.) and the Human Relations Board (Naples, Italy). His personal, stylistic approach tastefully incorporates the best offered from all styles of music. His fluency and innovation on solo work is truly "top-shelf"!