"In terms of sheer ability and potential, Jason is probably the finest young jazz musician this country has produced. His playing has great poise and maturity which is unusual in somebody so young." - Stuart Nicholson, author, Jazz: The Modern Resurgence.
Jason emerged in the late 1980s as a jazz pianist influenced by Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. In his early 20s he recorded three solo albums, including A Clearer View (1990), his debut album, which was produced by Wayne Shorter and led to him appearing on the cover of The Wire magazine. Jason also worked with Jean Toussaint, Tommy Smith and Branford Marsalis, and presented Artrageous on BBC television.
Work with Sting and Jeff Beck
In 1998 Sting invited Jason to join his band following the death of Kenny Kirkland. He toured with Sting for the next six years and recorded three albums. He then became a member of Jeff Beck's band, touring for six years and recording three albums. During these years with Sting and Beck, Jason also worked with Chaka Khan, Des'ree, Mica Paris, Carleen Aderson, Manu Katche, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.
Return to solo work
In May 2013 Jason told the Huffington Post that after twelve years of touring as a session musician he was now re-establishing himself as a solo artist, specifically in jazz. On 4th November 2013 he released the album Anything but Look on Lyte Records. It features Will Downing, Omar, Joy Rose, Jacob Collier, Tim Garland and Pino Palladino.
Jason also teaches music, lecturing at his alma mater Guildhall School of Music and Bath Spa University, among others.
Jason's performance starts at 7.30pm and tickets may be purchased at the door £12 or, via the website £10: www.moodindigoevents.co.uk
