“NO ONE HAS EVER DOUBTED THAT REBELLO IS POSESSED OF A GREAT PIANISTIC GIFT – HIS GREAT TECHNICAL STRENGTHS, DELICACY OF TOUCH, FLUENCY OF EXECUTION, A BURNISHED, PELLUCID TONE HAD BEEN EASILY AND NATURALLY HARNESSED IN THE SERVICE OF A LYRICAL IMMEDIATELY ATTRACTIVE MELODY IMBUED WITH AN AFFECTING, FAINTLY MELANCHONIC EARNESTNESS.” – Chris Parker, The Times
JASON REBELLO BIOGRAPHY
Jason Rebello was classically trained at the Guildhall School of Music in London. He emerged as a jazz pianist influenced by McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock. His first solo album, ‘A Clearer View’ was produced by Wayne Shorter. Jason has long been a favourite on the jazz scene, working in group and solo formats and has produced eight solo albums to date.
Aside from his solo projects, Jason has been a long term member of Sting’s band. It was through an introduction from Sting that Jason met guitar legend Jeff Beck. Beck was looking for a new keyboard player to follow Jan Hammer. He was keen to recruit Jason, whose keyboard skills and musical versatility complemented Beck’s love to improvise and experiment in the world of fusion. Jason once again toured the world as part of Beck’s band for 6 years, and was introduced to the world of Rock music. He worked together with Beck on his 2010 album Emotion and Commotion and co-wrote the single Hammerhead which won a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance and was voted a Rock Classic by Planet Rock Radio.
Jason has also appeared with a diverse range of artistes including Bud Shank, Wayne Shorter, Gary Burton, Branford Marsallis, Tommy Smith, Jean Toussaint, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Pee Wee Ellis, Joss Stone, Madeline Peyroux, Manu Katche, Charlene Soraia, Desree, Mica Paris, Carleen Anderson and Omar. He also performed several classical concerts with the Nice Symphony Orchestra and the Halle Orchestra.
Jason teaches music at his alma mater, Guildhall School of Music and Bath Spa University.
Jason Rebello’s solo albums:
A Clearer View (1990)
Keeping Time (1993)
Make It Real (1994)
Last Dance (1995)
Next Time Round (1999)
Jazz Rainbow (2007)
Anything But Look (2013)
Held (2016)