Jason Steele is a critically-acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer immersed in the immediate creation of dynamic new music. Jason first assembled his jazz and improvisation group, The Jason Steele Ensemble, in 2004 as a medium for his original compositions as well as a showcase for the talents of cutting-edge jazz musicians. Within months, JSE recorded its renowned debut album – Some Wonderful Moment -with special guests Ron Miles on cornet, saxophonist Josh Sclar and keyboardist Keith Johnson. Jason’s parallel project, Remington 2+2, is a free improv quartet with fellow guitarist Bill Mackay that takes improvisation to the next level by including two “mystery guest players” in each show.
Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jason has been playing the guitar for twenty years, having received his Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Composition from the prestigious Roosevelt University. Prior to arriving in Chicago, Jason attended Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, studying under the tutelage of trumpeter/educator Bryce Luty and drummer Eugene “Bones” Hutchinson. During this time, Jason was selected as the guitarist for the 1997 International Association of Jazz Educators’ All-Star Community College Big Band and performed at the Montreux Jazz, New Orleans, Reno, and Witchita Jazz Festivals.
After completing his work at HCC, Jason returned to Colorado to study under guitarist and composer Dale Bruning, summing up his influential experience as Bruning’s student, “I showed up a guitar player and left a musician.” On his arrival in Chicago, Jason began studying with guitarist John McLean, David Bloom of the Bloom School of Jazz, Tom Garling, Mike Smith, Eddie Baker, and trumpeter Tito Carillo. While attending Roosevelt, he began composing for large and small ensembles, culminating studies with an arrangement of his original work “Unexpected You” for an eighteen piece jazz orchestra.
In addition to performing and writing, Jason has been teaching guitar and piano to a wide range of students. He is a creative instructor, encouraging his students to compose their own music as soon as possible.
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Jason Steele is a critically-acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer immersed in the immediate creation of dynamic new music. Jason first assembled his jazz and improvisation group, The Jason Steele Ensemble, in 2004 as a medium for his original compositions as well as a showcase for the talents of cutting-edge jazz musicians. Within months, JSE recorded its renowned debut album – Some Wonderful Moment -with special guests Ron Miles on cornet, saxophonist Josh Sclar and keyboardist Keith Johnson. Jason’s parallel project, Remington 2+2, is a free improv quartet with fellow guitarist Bill Mackay that takes improvisation to the next level by including two “mystery guest players” in each show.
Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jason has been playing the guitar for twenty years, having received his Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Composition from the prestigious Roosevelt University. Prior to arriving in Chicago, Jason attended Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, studying under the tutelage of trumpeter/educator Bryce Luty and drummer Eugene “Bones” Hutchinson. During this time, Jason was selected as the guitarist for the 1997 International Association of Jazz Educators’ All-Star Community College Big Band and performed at the Montreux Jazz, New Orleans, Reno, and Witchita Jazz Festivals.
After completing his work at HCC, Jason returned to Colorado to study under guitarist and composer Dale Bruning, summing up his influential experience as Bruning’s student, “I showed up a guitar player and left a musician.” On his arrival in Chicago, Jason began studying with guitarist John McLean, David Bloom of the Bloom School of Jazz, Tom Garling, Mike Smith, Eddie Baker, and trumpeter Tito Carillo. While attending Roosevelt, he began composing for large and small ensembles, culminating studies with an arrangement of his original work “Unexpected You” for an eighteen piece jazz orchestra.
In addition to performing and writing, Jason has been teaching guitar and piano to a wide range of students. He is a creative instructor, encouraging his students to compose their own music as soon as possible.