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Jason Goldman

ason Goldman, known professionally as “Spicy G”, is a multi-platinum selling music producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer/arranger. Jason co-produced Michael Bublé's Grammy nominated/Juno winning 2016 album Nobody But Me. He co-wrote two of the originals including the lead single Nobody But Me featuring Bublé and Black Thought from The Roots.

Goldman has produced, written, and arranged for some true heavy weights in the music industry including mega-producer David Foster, Herbie Hancock, Meghan Trainor, and Michael Bublé among others. His arrangements have been featured on several of Bublé's multiplatinum selling records, including his most recent 2018 album LOVE.

As a performer, Jason has performed with the likes of mega-producers JR Rotem and David Foster as well as legendary artists Michael Bublé, Queen Latifah, Wayne Newton, Chris Isaak, Michael Feinstein, Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, and Wayne Shorter. ​ Jason has been heavily involved in music education for over 18 years. He is an Associate Professor of Practice and Chair of the jazz studies department at the University of Southern California as well as the artistic director and founder of the nonprofit Young Musicians Project.

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Lia Booth & Jason "Spicy G" Goldman: There's Only One

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Southern California-based saxophonist, songwriter and award-winning producer Jason “Spicy G" Goldman, presents There's Only One, an engaging encore performance to his previously well-received album Hypnotized (2020, Self-Produced). This offering provides a selection of re-imagined standards supported by a core septet, plus the addition of violins and cello on selected tracks, that manages to produce a large ensemble sound affirming the axiom “the little big band that could." Complementing the music here is Goldman's collaboration with the vibrant young vocalist Lia ...

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Jason "Spicy G" Goldman: Hypnotized

Read "Hypnotized" reviewed by Edward Blanco


An award-winning producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, educator and multi-instrumentalist, Jason Goldman (aka “Spicy G") presents the EP Hypnotized, delivering another enchanting masterpiece production of music from The Great American Songbook. Best known for his collaboration with Michael Bublé, Goldman's credits extend to writing and arranging for the likes of David Foster, Herbie Hancock and Meghan Trainor as well as performing with Terence Blanchard, Michael Feinstein and jazz giant Wayne Shorter.On this project, Goldman takes a new look at ...

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The Jason Goldman Nonet: The Definitive Standard

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Saxophonist/bandleader Jason Goldman has undertaken quite a project for his first CD as a leader. He leads a 9-piece ensemble through intricate charts, including five original compositions and one by trumpeter Justin Ray, all arranged by Goldman. Goldman has received a number of honors, and this CD offers ample evidence why this young man garners such attention. He is a writer looking to be in the forefront of orchestral jazz.

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

There's Only One

Self Produced
2022

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Hypnotized

Self Produced
2020

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Wave Street Sessions

Wave Street Records
2009

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