John Lofton

JOHN LOFTON began his professional career as bass trombonist with the State Orchestra of Mexico then moved to Hawaii to perform with the Honolulu Symphony. He later became the bass trombonist of the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, where he has performed for the bulk of his professional career. He began his new appointment as the Philharmonic’s bass trombonist in August 2008. Lofton has toured and recorded with the Cleveland Orchestra and performed with the San Francisco Symphony. In addition to appearing on several recordings, Lofton has produced both solo and chamber recordings.