Jason Rebello
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jason Matthew Rebello[1] |
| Born | 29 March 1969 |
| Genres | Jazz, pop, rock, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Lyte Records, Sony BMG |
| Associated acts | Sting, Jeff Beck |
| Website | jasonrebello.co.uk |
Jason Matthew Rebello (born 29 March 1969) is a British pianist, songwriter and record producer.
Early life, family and education
Rebello was born in Carshalton, Surrey.[1] He was raised a Catholic in Wandsworth, London.[2] His father's family is from India.[2] Rebello was classically trained beginning at age 19 at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[1]
Career
Early years
Rebello emerged in the late 1980s as a jazz pianist influenced by Herbie Hancock[2] 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[3] and led to him appearing on the cover of The Wire magazine. Rebello also worked with Jean Toussaint, Tommy Smith and Branford Marsalis, and presented Artrageous! on BBC television.[1]
Work with Sting and Jeff Beck
In 1998 Sting invited Rebello to join his band following the death of Kenny Kirkland.[2] Rebello toured with Sting for the next six years and recorded three albums.[4] 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, Rebello also worked with Chaka Khan, Des'ree, Mica Paris, Carleen Anderson, Manu Katché, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.
Return to solo work
In May 2013 Rebello told The Huffington Post that after twelve years of touring as a session musician he was now reestablishing himself as a solo artist, specifically in jazz.[2] On 4 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.[3]
Rebello also teaches music, lecturing at his alma mater Guildhall School of Music and Bath Spa University, among others.[2]
Personal life
In his mid 20s he took a break from music to pursue interests in Buddhism. He later stated, "I think this was because I was enjoying a level of success that made me feel increasingly alienated."[2]
Discography
As Leader
- 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)
With Sting
- Brand New Day (Sting) (1999)
- ...All This Time (Sting) (2001)
- Sacred Love (Sting) (2003)
Notes and references
- 1 2 3 4 Yanow, Scott (2013). "Jason Rebello Biography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Holmes, Jason (2013). "Jason Rebello: The Jazz Sage". Huffington Post. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- 1 2 Graham, Stephen (2013). "Jason Rebello to release first album in six years". Marlbank. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ↑ All This Time – Sting at Police.cybercomm.nl