Jason Reolon

About

Jazz artist who founded or co-founded such groups as The Jason Reolon Trio, Breakfast Included, and The Restless Natives.

Before Fame

He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz performance and composition in 2001 from the University of Cape Town's College of Music.

Trivia

He won the 2001 South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) National Overseas Scholarship for Best Jazz Pianist.

Family Life

His father was jazz drummer Bobby Gien who played with Ronnie Scott's trio as a drummer, and his mother was jazz singer Josie Gien.

Associated With

He and fellow South African Dean Geyer were contemporaries.