Jason Weber has been playing sax for over twenty years. After earning a Bachelor's degree in music performance from the University of Wisconsin in 1994, Weber led an award-winning contemporary jazz group in southeastern Wisconsin. Weber's first solo CD, '1st AVENUE', achieved national recognition by making it to the final round of Musician Magazine's 1997 Best Unsigned Band Contest (top 25 of a nation-wide 3,000 entries).
Although relatively new to the San Diego and Los Angeles music scenes, Weber has quickly made his presence known as an incredibly gifted performer capable of moving audiences not only with finesse, but also with his unbridled passion and intensity. This versatility allows Weber to perform virtually any style of music in any setting. Consequently, Weber is in great demand as a sideman and for recording sessions when not performing with his own group.
Weber has taken his talents to perform or record with national recording artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Nathan East, Gerald Albright, Everette Harp, Boney James, Dave Koz, Richard Elliott, Kirk Whalum, Marc Antoine, David Benoit, Steve Ferrone, Ray Fuller and Greg Phillinganes among others.
His project is "Something Blue". The album starts with Reflections. A contemplative slow piece, on which Jason plays sax, keyboards and flute. Kurt Weber adds his muted trumpet. Jason plays warm and bright flute tones creating a laid back and peaceful atmosphere.
J Street is a child of Hip Hop time with the typical drum machine groove. Mike de Rose plays nice guitar riffs. Jason delights us with tenor and baritone sax tones overdubbed by his flute. A funky drive.
More up tempo music with Summer Solstice. One can remark Everette Harp's influence. A very energetic and rhythm emphatic tune.
Back to thoughtful slow tunes with Alone In Paradise. Alto and tenor saxes are perfectly combined to dense soundscape. Be aware: all songs are written and arranged by Jason Weber. There is no cover on this album.
The Road Less Traveled showcases Rodney Zinnen on drums, whose syncopated beats give the tune its dynamic flavor. Jason plays his soprano sax canonically.
On So Cool Jason mellow soprano sax meets Mike de Rose's distortion guitar. Jason plays a fantastic soprano solo. Recognize his mastership.
The title song Something Blue is dreamy and hooky. Although played in a slow manner Jason unveiled the beauty of his instrument in dwelling tones.
Something Latin on Baile. Bossa rhythms and Spanish acoustic guitar are twinkled into Jason sax presentation.
On Here & There But Nowhere we listen to typical funky incredients. Short sax blows, wah-wah guitar etc.
Lost Love is another slow tune comparable in his structure with Alone In Paradise.
Struttin' is featuring Patrick Yandall on guitar, a further great SJ artist from San Diego.
Rainforest has it all. More than 5 minutes of power this piece never looses its energy. Based on a drum programmed rhythm Jason plays his mighty sax melodies.