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Upon hearing pianist Jason Myers for the first time, it becomes
obvious that he has a deep affinity and respect for the music
he is playing. Drawing primarily from a wide repertoire of
standards from the 1930's and 1940's, he has the ability of
capturing the spirit of that time while simultaneously adding
his own distinct voice. His style has been influenced by "Fats"
Waller, Nat "King" Cole, and Dave McKenna and he
has been admired by such artists as Liza Minnelli and
Steve Allen.
Performing over 300 times a year, Jason can be heard playing
both with his band and solo piano. The Jason Myers Trio performs
at Houston's in San Francisco five nights a week where he
has been the resident pianist since its opening in February
1998. The band also performs at other venues in the Bay Area
including Six Degrees On Solano in Albany. Jason's solo performances
include his nostalgic musical program, "Seems Like
Old Times", which continues to be performed throughout
California and North Carolina.
Myers' CD's include "Body And Soul" (solo), "The
Jason Myers Trio: Cookin' At Houston's", and "Seems
Like Old Times" (solo).
Jason has also been recognized as a talented songwriter.
Most notable is his collaboration with Steve Allen. After
their initial meeting in 1997, Allen was inspired to write
lyrics to several of Myers' songs. The first completed work
was "They Said It Wouldn't Last" and was recorded
by vocalist Carol Jolin. Myers has also won awards from the
Unisong International Song Contest and from the Virginia Organization
of Composers and Lyricists.
Besides his own projects, Jason has also performed at the
1999 Monterey Jazz Festival with Clint Baker's New Orleans
Jazz Band, The Brian Kane Trio, Mal Sharpe's Big Money In
Dixieland, and is a sought-after accompanist for vocalists,
performing with Maye Cavallaro, Shanna Carlson, Jennifer Lee,
Jackie Ryan, and Mary Stallings.
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