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I just turned 16 and have been playing piano and composing for six years.  My awards include the national ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Young Jazz Composer Awards in 2007 (youngest ever) and recognized again in 2009, the 2009 DownBeat student music award for three of my compositions and arrangements in the Latin group category-best Latin group, Reno Jazz Festival pianist for the all star combo 2009, member of the Young Composer's Guild for the Music Teachers Association of California 2009, MTAC Composers Today state contest awards 2007 and 2008, Herb Alpert scholarship for emerging young artist in 2008, 2009 Semi-finalist for the Southern California Spotlight Award for jazz instrumentalist, All Southern California Honor bands in 2007 and 2008, and other local awards such as "Musician of the Year," "Most Talented," "Outstanding Soloist," and "Best Rhythm.” I've been forming bands and performing at concerts since age 11.  I gig all over San Diego county and beyond with my bands for private and public venues.

I currently direct a Latin jazz quintet called Latin Connection at www.chasemorrin.com/latinconnection, and a trio called Chase Morrin Trio at www.chasemorrin.com.  I play piano for the prestigious Palomar College 7 O'Clock Jazz Ensemble (big band) directed by Stephen Steinberg on Monday nights, the MiraCosta College Latin Jazz Orchestra directed by Mario Gonzales on Tuesday nights, and the Ira Liss Big Band Machine directed by Ira Liss.  I also love to play as a sideman for many bands around town.

I studied at the UCSD Jazz Camp on full scholarship during the summer of 2008 and 2009.  I studied music composition at CalArts with the California State Summer School for the Arts program (CSSSA)-Innerspark in 2008 where I was awarded the Herb Alpert Scholarship.  In 2009 I received a full scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music for the five week summer program and was offered another full scholarship to study Summer of 2010.  I not only met amazing faculty, but met some great friends!

I composed the full musical score for Canyon Crest Academy’s Corpse Bride my freshman year.  I conducted and played keyboards for Grease, a High School Musical (ACT) , Cats (San Diego Jr. Theater), South Pacific, and a showcase of musicals (with Actor's Conservatory Theater group). I was the musical director, conductor, pianist, and debut lead actor and singer for ACT's "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown." 

I study piano jazz with Rick Helzer and Geoffrey Keezer, classical piano with Kenny Ard (I am recently getting back into classical) and I just found a new possible composition teacher, Anthony Davis.  I am also about to take pipe organ lessons in exchange for accompanying the choir for Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado. Lastly, I teach a limited number of piano and drum students at my home.  I wish I had more time to take drum lessons myself.  I do own a great drum set and of course, my piano, keyboard, and synthesizer.

Check out my website at www.chasemorrin.com.  Contact me if you are interested in gigging together (I'm always looking for GREAT players and I LOVE playing in other bands). I also love to compose for other bands and musicals ~ ~ I won't let you down for your special event!! You can reach me at chasemorrin@yahoo.com or cmorrin@san.rr.com.  On my website click on contact for my phone number.

Thank you for visiting MySpace! Please come back to see new compositions loaded soon!!!!

Thank You, Chase Morrin

Latin Connection Playlist - Videos

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