Jason Rebello a classically trained pianist known for his crisp suits and good looks was part of that scene. At just 21, his fluency and stylistic range was spotted by the great American saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter who took on the job of producing his debut album.
Rebello was voted Most Promising Newcomer of the Year for 1988 in Wire magazine and then picked up several major Jazz Awards including the prestigious Pat Smythe award and The Perrier British Jazz Awards. He was labelled a veteran by critics.
January 1999 found Jason in New York where he recorded his album Next Time Round. A trio album featuring New York saxophonist Mark Turner, this album was a departure from Jason’s previous work, returning him to his true jazz roots where he excels best. With talented British bassist, Orlando Le Fleming, it featured Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts veteran jazz drummer for the likes of Wynton Marsalis and piano legend and personal hero, Kenny Kirkland.
Coincidentally it was at this time that Jason was asked by Sting replace Kenny Kirkland in his band after his untimely death in 1998.
Jason recorded on his Grammy winning Brand New Day CD and spent 2 years on a sell out world tour. On the night of September 11 2001, Jason was part of the band that recorded the live DVD and CD All this Time at Sting’s home in Tuscany.
In 2003 Jason recorded Stings' latest DVD and CD Sacred Love. More Recently, Jason has been working with Guitar legend, Jeff Beck, including a US tour and a live cd.
