Jason Raso continually unwraps little gifts to the listener, as he explores a variety of phrasing and lays down a groove so deep that you need a miner's lamp to find your way" – Shelley G. (Jazz on the Rocks – CFBX Radio)

If it can be played on the bass, Jason Raso is your man: from jazz to blues and on down the line into funk and latin, he’s got a handle on it. Jason’s five independent albums showcase his strong melodic sense, extraordinary technique, and innate ability to lay down a groove.

Although it would be easy to focus on Raso’s technique, it’s the emotion and sheer energy of the music that will have you sit up and pay attention to his compositions. Each has a life and feel all its own with Raso utilizing slap, tapping, palm muting, and plucking to set the mood.

Banging away at the strings since the age of 12, Raso has paid his dues, studying music theory, various playing techniques, and the guts of any number of musical genres. Not one to keep his talent to himself, you can find him dishing out bass lessons daily in Guelph, Ontario. It’s a job he’s done with style and more than a little patience since he was 18 years old.

No stranger to the live music scene, Raso has over 500 gigs under his belt. Jason has performed extensively with guitar virtuoso Adrian Raso and R&B outfit Passenger, as well as numerous solo projects. Most recently, The Jason Raso Trio has been performing throughout Ontario.

Jason’s new album is due for release fall of 2010. The new album, yet to be titled, will feature 12 new Raso originals. You can keep up with Jason at www.myspace.com/jasonrasomusic

Jason Raso is extremely proud to be joining the Hartke Family!

Discography:
The Bassman Cometh (2001)

Live on Planet Bop (2002)
Detour (2005)
Contemporary Jazz Sampler – Volume One (2006) Network Pacific Records
An Abominable Christmas – Children’s Wish Foundation Fundraiser (2006)
Time Pieces - Jason Raso (2007) Network Pacific Records
Groovespeak - The Jason Raso Trio (2007)