Jeff Johnson's many recordings have managed to satisfy several widely divergent audiences.

Johnson's vocal recordings, such as Great Romantics, Pilgrimage and The Memory Tree have been embraced by those who appreciate the intelligence and wit of their lyrics based on literature, art and travels abroad.

Contemporary Celtic music fans have been drawn to Jeff's collaboration with Irish flutist, Brian Dunning. The best of the duo's early Songs From Albion trilogy is compiled in The Enduring Story - A Retrospective. The music draws its inspiration from bestselling fantasy writer, Stephen Lawhead's trilogy published by WestBow and helped spawn their Windham Hill, Music From Celtic Legends - The Bard & The Warrior (rereleased, The Bard & The Warrior). Byzantium - The Book of Kells & St. Aidan’s Journey, based on Lawhead’s epic novel, Byzantium, includes the song "Vows," featured in the soundtrack of the Martin Scorcese film, Gangs Of New York. Their latest offering is King Raven - Vols. 1-3 inspired by Lawhead's retelling of the Robin Hood legend, the King Raven Trilogy.

Johnson and Dunning, joined by Belfast violinist, John Fitzpatrick, and Oregon Guitarist, Tim Ellis, have also released A Quiet Knowing - Canticles For The Heart. This unique project features instrumental arrangements of the favorite hymns of Mrs. Billy Graham. A Quiet Knowing Christmas continues the series with instrumental renditions of twelve carols. Many of their arrangements have also been featured on seasonal compilations from Windham Hill Records. The trio was joined by Slovakian cellist, Jozef Lupták on Benediction, an inspiring tapestry of ancient - future sacred music featuring Celtic sacred melodies with contemporary Taizé choruses and original material.

Contemporary instrumental, New Age and Jazz enthusiasts have praised Johnson's instrumental works such as Born Of Water and Similitudes, which feature notable jazz players bassist David Friesen and saxophonist David Hagelganz.

Finally, there are Johnson's soundtracks for several children's recordings including the album, The Tale Of Three Trees, based on the best-selling children's book by Angela Hunt.

Jeff's recent recordings weave richly textured musical meditations of chant, songs, hymns and instrumental pieces derived from his emerging role as a worship leader in the Selah service, a contemplative prayer service he regularly leads. Journey Prayers (2009), along with  Standing Still and the acclaimed Vespers - light into Light, features classical singer, Janet Chvatal, who he began collaborating with on Psalmus. The evocative A Thin Silence has Johnson primarily on piano with ambient textures. The Selah Audio Meditations series features twenty minute meditations of selected music from these CDs combined with Jeff's readings from Scripture and Celtic prayers

Jeff was born in 1956 and began experimenting with making his own recordings at an early age. After graduating from Portland State University in 1978, he began devoting his attention to Ark Studios, which he'd built in 1976 in his family's house near Portland, Oregon. He also established Ark Productions (now ArkMusic), which has been home to every Jeff Johnson project since 1977.

In addition to his many albums, Johnson has done commercial music work for clients such as Mercedes Benz, Nike and Speedo Swimwear. His music has been featured on best-selling sampler releases by Windham Hill (Celtic Christmas 1 - 6, A Winter Solstice - 25th Anniversary, Carols 2, Windham Hill Christmas, Adagio), Hearts Of Space (Celtic Twilight 1, 2, 3 & 5, Universe 5), and Meadowlark (No Shadow Of Turning). He has also produced a number of recordings by other artists including several by Jazz artist, David Friesen.

He lives on Camano Island, Washington with his wife, Susie.