Jason Wilson (musician)
| Jason Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Jason Collins Wilson |
| Born | May 31, 1970 |
| Origin | Downsview, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Reggae, jazz, folk |
| Occupation(s) | musician, author, historian |
| Instruments | Piano, vocals, guitar, accordion |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Wheel Records |
| Associated acts | UB40, Messenjah, The Sattalites, Jackie Mittoo, Dave Swarbrick, Michael Virtue, Johnny Cymbal |
| Website | www |
Dr. Jason Wilson (born May 31, 1970) is a Canadian historian and a two-time Juno-Award nominated reggae musician from Downsview, Ontario. He is the protégé of Studio One keyboardist Jackie Mittoo and the cousin of UB40's Michael Virtue. Though they never met, Scottish-born American songwriter Johnny Cymbal is Wilson's first cousin, once removed. Known for incorporating jazz and Scottish influences atop a reggae foundation, Wilson is a multi-instrumentalist, though is perhaps best known for his piano skills. The singer-songwriter has also performed and recorded with UB40, Sly & Robbie, Alanis Morissette, Ernest Ranglin, Pee Wee Ellis, Dave Swarbrick, Ron Sexsmith, The Mighty Sparrow, Percy Sledge, Brinsley Forde (Aswad), Dick Gaughan, David Francey, Brownman Ali and many more.
Wilson was born in North York, Ontario, Canada to Scottish immigrants and performed his first night club show when he was only 14 years old with Canadian reggae pioneers Messenjah. He later led the band Tabarruk, whose debut self-titled album included a duet with Wilson and Alanis Morissette. With Tabarruk, Wilson performed over 2,000 shows around the world, more than any other Canadian reggae act. Amanda Marshall was once a member of the band. Following their debut, the act's name was changed to Jason Wilson & Tabarruk who released Dark Corners in 1998 (which included the song "Icarus' Lament"), followed by the Juno-nominated Jonah (2000) and then the critically acclaimed Dread & Blue (2004) which spawned Wilson's anthem "Keele Street" which has been featured several times on Canadian radio, film and television, including on the Canadian television production Da Kink in My Hair. Following this album, Wilson embarked on a solo career releasing the Juno-nominated and Canadian Reggae Music Award winning The Peacemaker's Chauffeur in 2008. The album incorporates Wilson's historical take on elements of war and peace.
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