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About John Fournier
The Chicago Soul Jazz Collective identifies Fournier as a saxophonist, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, and educator. Its biography documents him as co-leader of the collective and an active participant in Chicago jazz and blues rather than only a sideman in the group’s current dates.[1]
The biography separates Fournier’s two LunaDisc solo albums and theater composition from his performing and arranging work with the collective. It also records music education degrees and continuing classroom teaching alongside his professional writing and performance.[1]
No Wind & No Rain, released in 2026, documents the collective as a seven-piece ensemble led by Fournier and featuring vocalist Dee Alexander. The album credits Fournier with compositions, lyrics, tenor saxophone, and co-arrangements while preserving every contributor’s role.[2][1]
Chicago Soul Jazz Collective
Fournier co-leads the ensemble as saxophonist, writer, lyricist, and arranger.[1][2]
Solo and theater writing
His biography distinguishes two solo albums from original music and lyrics created for theater productions.[1]
No Wind & No Rain
The 2026 album documents ten tracks and Fournier’s tenor saxophone, composition, lyric, and arranging credits.[2]