Biography
Born in Cleveland, Oh in 1976, he was seasoned to love great music by his father George and mother Emilcie. Not only was George a drummer himself, which exposed Jason to the sounds of the drum set early, both he and Emilcie listened to records regularly as well. Jason would remain in Cleveland for the next 20 years with a 10 month long stay in Puerto Rico with his grandmother. This stay on the island introduced him to the infectious latin grooves he would incorporate in drumming later in life. While he did not start dabbling with the drums till 17, by 18 Jason was playing in local bands at house parties and in the basement of bookstores(including a band with now writer Poet Robert Frasier). His last few months in town would include sessions at Wilbert's Bar and Grill with Blues legend Robert Lockwood Jr.
Jason moved to Tampa in 1998 and began his involvement with the music scene almost immediately, playing with talent such as Damon Fowler, Stan Hunter, John Lamb and Otis Day. He has shared bills with nationals including George Porter Jr, Earth Wind and Fire , Galactic, Medeski Martin and Wood, Big Sam's Funky Nation, and Perpetual Groove. Jason has played multiple major music festivals(Bayfest - Mobile Al, Essence Fest - New Orleans La, Bear Creek - FL) and recorded/toured/performed with Todd Clouser(A Love Electric), Bakithi Kumalo(Paul Simon), Matt Joy, Worldwide Zoo, Public Sounds Collective, Green Sunshine, and No End of Now. He has studied with Billy Martin(Medeski, Martin, and Wood) and received a scholarship to attend Camp MMW in 2012. You'll always find Jason attending and hosting local open jams, educating drummers, and repairing/modifying drums and cymbals. He has been featured frequently on DrummerConnection.com and is currently endorsing Cyclone Drums, Gator Cases, TruTuner products, and Soultone Cymbals.
Jason moved to Tampa in 1998 and began his involvement with the music scene almost immediately, playing with talent such as Damon Fowler, Stan Hunter, John Lamb and Otis Day. He has shared bills with nationals including George Porter Jr, Earth Wind and Fire , Galactic, Medeski Martin and Wood, Big Sam's Funky Nation, and Perpetual Groove. Jason has played multiple major music festivals(Bayfest - Mobile Al, Essence Fest - New Orleans La, Bear Creek - FL) and recorded/toured/performed with Todd Clouser(A Love Electric), Bakithi Kumalo(Paul Simon), Matt Joy, Worldwide Zoo, Public Sounds Collective, Green Sunshine, and No End of Now. He has studied with Billy Martin(Medeski, Martin, and Wood) and received a scholarship to attend Camp MMW in 2012. You'll always find Jason attending and hosting local open jams, educating drummers, and repairing/modifying drums and cymbals. He has been featured frequently on DrummerConnection.com and is currently endorsing Cyclone Drums, Gator Cases, TruTuner products, and Soultone Cymbals.
