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About Jason Silver

Jason Silver has distinguished himself throughout North America as a singer, songwriter and pianist of unparalleled depth. His music is haunting and unforgettable.

Jason Silver was raised in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Originally self-taught on his family’s upright piano at the age of seven, Silver would make his beginning like so many other artists: singing and playing in the church choir. In fact, his music studies and spiritual approach would ultimately lead him to fill music director roles in churches across Canada and the United States.

Jason lead his first band while still in his early teens, doing popular piano cover tunes from the eighties, by Elton John, Billy Joel, David Foster, Gowan, Chicago, Bruce Hornsby, and more.

After pursuing a variety of genres, from instrumental Celtic to synth-pop, Silver stepped-out on his own in 2006 as a masterful performer with an unmistakable, individual voice and a magnificent piano touch.

He studied performance and music theory at Aldersgate College, playing in piano bars in the area. He traveled with the college performance group for three years before graduating with a Bachelor's Degree.

From there he took a position arranging for vocal and instrumental groups at Lakeview Church for two years, and Westgate Church for a year, both in Saskatoon, Canada.

From there he moved to Northern New Jersey, where he performed with skilled musicians from New York City, and Paterson University's jazz program, and built a large music program for a young church in North Haledon, NJ.

After five years in the United States, he relocated back to his home province of Ontario, where his strong melodic and rhythmic approach to the piano would not go unnoticed. In 1999 he released a collection instrumental improvisations entitled "Moving On."

Working with the Chris Coleman, from the folk music group, "Night Sun," Silver arranged music for the Kingston Symphony Orchestra who played behind Night Sun at Old Fort Henry in Kingston.

He moved from hometown Kingston, to Hamilton in 2000 and began building a music program at Philpott Church. He led the musicians there to release two CD projects of original sacred music.

In 2006, Silver released "12 Girlfriends," a twelve-song collection of original love songs showcasing his aptitude for romantic ballads and his powerful ability as a pianist. Critics around the globe heralded the new music with unanimous praise. MySpace plays went through the roof, and it quickly rose to the top ten on MySpace Canada for a few weeks.

In 2008, Silver released two new CD projects, Ghost Town and Sunny Days, and is offering them for free from Last.fm.

He plans to release a Christmas album in the fall of 2008.

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Nov 21, 10:25 PM

ChristmaSongs Is Here!
I have finally finished my ChristmaSongs CD, and have begun releasing it in various places! So exciting!
It’s made up of timeless Christmas carols with contemporary, but tastefully conservative arrangements. This makes the recording a really pleasant listening experience. I know you’re going to love this CD!
You can listen to Christmas Songs [http://jasonsilver.com/cd_-_christmas_songs.shtml on this site, and buy it by either sending me money with PayPal to “bookings at jasonsilver.com”, or by buying it through one of the music download sites out there.
It will be a few weeks before the songs are available on iTunes, but you can buy it in person from me after this Tuesday, or through this web site now.
The prices are as follows:
- The first five CDs, numbered 1 through 5, and signed, are $50 each
- The remaining 20 CDs, numbered 6 through 25, also signed, are $25 each
- Individual songs, for download only, are .99 cents each
- The complete CD, for download only, is $9.99
Thanks for your support! I hope this album makes your Christmas even more meaningful this year, and for years to come.
~Jason
Apr 10 2008, 11:27 AM

MY NEW CD - Completely Free! Get it Now!

I've completed the compilation of "Sunny Days," so feel free to download it all, it's FREE-- burn it to CD, share it with friends, and enjoy!!
Feb 10 2008, 08:56 PM

Song a Day

I'm writing a song-a-day now, and offering them for download on my site each night (hopefully). If you're a fan, feel free to grab'em. They might not all be great, but hopefully there are one or two you'll dig!
Jason
Feb 04 2008, 08:09 PM

Sunny Days - New Free MP3 Download

Hi there!

I wrote this song last night, and thought you might be interested in hearing it.

I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Please help spread the word by dedicating this song to all of your friends using iLike. Just search for Jason Silver, Sunny Days.

Invite your friends to show their support for a local artist by "iLiking" me. :D

The song is called "Sunny Days," and this early version is free.

Thanks SO MUCH,
Jason
Jan 30 2008, 05:40 PM

Giving Away Album for Free

Back in 1998 to 2000 I recorded a bunch of music that never got released. I used crappy equipment, including a little condenser microphone for vocals (attached to headphones, no less!) But the songs sound pretty good, all things considered. I decided to give them all away for free, so please download and enjoy.
Here’s the link: Download “If We Can” from Last.fm
Let me know if you like it!
~Jason
Jan 24 2008, 05:34 PM

Band Really Gels

Last night the band came to my studio and we practiced the four songs we’re doing Friday night at the FRWY. What a blast! Glen Brown on drums, Herman Pardo on bass, Shawn Gallea on electric guitar, and me on piano.

If you’re not doing anything else on Friday, come on by and listen. The evening starts at 8 p.m. and I go on at 10:30.

Hope to see you there!

~Jason

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