© 2016 by Jason Harnell, United States. University/Kentucky, University California Los Angeles (UCLA), University Southern California (USC) and Cal State University Northridge (CSUN). Jason is also the co-leader of four separate critically acclaimed original bands. Jason proudly plays and endorses Yamaha Drums, Istanbul cymbals, Remo drumheads and Vic Firth drumsticks. He has performed, recorded and toured with many of the world's top jazz musicians including Larry Goldings, Ben Monder, Bob Sheppard, Dave Douglas, Anthony Wilson, Alan Ferber, Kate McGarry, Steve Cardenas, Theo Bleckmen, Joel Harrison, Ben Wendel, Rick Margitza, John Beasley, Bruce Forman, John Pisano, Alan Pasqua, Walter Smith III, Kei Akagi & Maynard Ferguson.

Coming from a musical family, Jason was practically born with drum sticks in his hands and started playing at age six when close family friend and legendary drummer, Louie Bellson gave Jason his first drum set. Through his career, Jason has performed clinics, workshops & master classes literally all over the world. Jason Harnell, Actor: J. Edgar. venturous chord-less trio co-lead by bassist Ryan McGillicuddy, Matt Otto and Harnell has been together since 2004 and has two albums out on Jazz Collective Records. | Location: Los Angeles. "Jason Harnell shows us that he is a free spirit, brilliant percussionist, talented singer, and a totally Sigmund Fudge released their debut, self titled album in October of 2016.

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The JH Solo Drum Experience has been called “super inspiring”, “entertaining”, “musically interesting” and quite often, “funny” (in a good way!) All four of these bands focus on original compositions, with each group displaying a unique ability to traverse boundaries while exploring the very deepest levels of empathetic group interplay and improvisation. Length: 2:08, Play track 10, When You're Smiling. (2013); Matt Otto: Broken Waltz (2012); Duane Allen: In Transit (2O11); Mike Scott: Fallen Peach (2011); Lulee Fisher; The Great American Songwriters (2011); Matt Otto: La Commune (2010); JoE-LeSs ShOe: Outsole (2010); Innocent When You Dream: Celebrating the Music of Tom Waits (2010); 3-ish: Baobab (2009); Los Angeles Jazz Collective: Sampler Vol. Jason's work can also be heard on the television shows “Tosh.O”, “Married with Children”, “Beverly Hills 90210” and on commercials for Verizon, Nissan, Chili's, Cheetos, the Houston Chronicle, Taco Bell and Suntory Royal Whisky.

Jason's solo drum concerts are consistently sold out, multi media events that tantalize the senses and explore rhythm, sight and sound in a completely unique and personal way. Created with Wix.com, Jason Harnell is a world-renowned jazz drummer, educator, composer and bandleader whose unmistakable sound and style, as well as his boundless creativity and enthusiasm have made him a major contributor to the Southern California jazz scene for over twenty five years. Jason has been on the faculty at MI for over ten years and also teaches at UC Irvine. Created with Wix.com, © 2016 by Jason Harnell, United States. Jason started playing professionally at age eleven with his grandfather’s seven piece dance band, and throughout his early career has had the good fortune of studying with master drummers like Hank Bellson, Shelly Manne, Dave Weckl, Jeff Hamilton, Joe LaBarbera and Vinnie Colaiuta. Jason Harnell is a world-renowned jazz drummer, educator, composer and bandleader whose unmistakable sound and style, as well as his boundless creativity and enthusiasm have made him a major contributor to the Southern California jazz scene for over twenty five years. Formed in 2002, “JoE-LeSs ShOe” is an eclectic, bass-less trio featuring Matt Otto on saxophone and Jamie Rosenn on guitar. Jason's solo drum concerts are consistently sold out, multi media events that tantalize the senses and explore rhythm, sight and sound in a completely unique and personal way. Length: 2:16, Play track 6, The Magic Circle of Infinity. Over his extensive career, Jason has performed, recorded and toured with many of the world’s top jazz artists including Larry Goldings, Bob Sheppard & Maynard Ferguson. field. released their first album in 2014 on Fboo records and features Grammy Nominated keyboardist, Adam Benjamin. This is a live recording of Cole Porter's, "Everything I Love", performed by The Jason Harnell Quartet at The Baked Potato in Studio City, CA, December 8, 2019. The Jason Harnell Solo Drum Experience is a one-of-a-kind, mind blowing musical exploration through sight, sound and rhythm and features Jason on drums, vocals, compositions, percussion, sound efx, apps, art, concepts & videos. Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication. Jason has been featured in such national publications as Modern Drummer, DRUM!, Jazziz and DownBeat. powered by CD Baby. In 2017, Jason launched his most ambitious and creative endeavor to date, the Jason Harnell Solo Drum Experience.