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Jason Hammers
In the fall of 2009, Jason was accepted in the Masters of Music program at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he was a student of Ben Schachter. While at UArts, Jason's music was heard at some of the area's most well known venues such as Chris' Jazz Cafe, as well as on WRTI, Philadelphia's NPR affiliate and jazz radio station. He also became the first recipient of the university's Jazz Scholar Award. Jason completed the program in 2010 writing his thesis titled “The Comeback: Frank Foster’s Impact on the Count Basie Orchestra.”
He is currently a freelance performer, composer, and educator in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
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Ian Charleton Big Band: A Fresh Perspective
by Jack Bowers
After earning a master's degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, saxophonist Ian Charleton thought it might be a good idea to join a service band for a short time. He wound up in the Navy and, as of 2020, had spent two decades leading, playing in, touring the world and writing for various Navy bands. Then he thought it might be a good idea to release a big-band album under his own name. Like that other ...
read moreTake Five With Jason Hammers
by AAJ Staff
Meet Jason Hammers:Originally from Gaithersburg, MD, Jason Hammers grew up in Stafford, VA where began his musical journey on the alto saxophone at age 11. While a student at Stafford Senior High School, he was named to numerous All-County and All-District Bands and had established himself as a featured soloist with the school's jazz ensemble.
Upon graduating high school, Jason matriculated to Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA to continue his musical education. ...
read morePrimary Instrument
Saxophone
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
B.M. Classical/Jazz Performance M.M. Jazz Studies
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson