Jason Bitten

To encourage, uplift and restore are what Saxophonist, Jason Bitten, describes as his "Inspiration for the Music." Jason's smooth, soulful sound touches the untapped emotions of his listeners - those looking for inspiration and jazz enthusiasts find Jason's instrumental ballads the "Calm after the Storm".

A native of Birmingham, Alabama Jason started playing the saxophone at the age of 12, oblivious to the journey he was about to embark on.

In 2002, Jason independently released his first CD entitled "At Midnight". He quickly became a sought after musician, accompanying and opening for Artists such as; Smokie Norful, Donnie McClurkin, Oleta Adams and Micah Stampley. He has performed at conferences, churches and jazz festivals in the United Kingdom, Caribbean Islands and throughout the United States. He had the honor to appear on the HGTV documentary Ebenezer Baptist Church "A Salute to Preservation" which featured the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King and was a guest performer for Vernon Jordan Jr. Book signing premiere "Vernon Can Read". In 2004, Jason received the Urban Gospel Industry "Best Gospel Jazz Album of the Year" award.

Awards

2004 Urban Gospel Industry "Best Gospel Jazz Album of the Year"

Gear

YAS 62 Buesher

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