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Born in Potsdam, New York, Jason began playing drums at the age of nine and played his first professional gig at the age of ten with his band Paragon! Playing his first "bar gig" at thirteen, Jason continued to play clubs two to three times a week throughout his high school years. Upon graduation Jason attended the esteemed University of North Texas where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in music education and later attended the University of Miami. While pursuing his Masters degree in orchestral percussion, Jason taught, performed and recorded with the top ensembles at the University, including the renowned "Concert Jazz Band" (CJB) as well as performing professionally throughout Miami. While still in Graduate school, Jason landed his first tour with Atlantic recording artist Juliana Hatfield. After Miami Jason relocated to Boston, Ma. where he recorded performed and toured with such artists as: Letters to Cleo, Jack Drag and Ben Lee among many others.
Jason has been living in sunny Los Angeles since 2000 and has been fortunate to be able to stay quite busy making music. Since his arrival, Jason has had the opportunity to record, perform and tour with such artists as: The Rembrandts, Jason Faulkner, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Pink, The Campfire Girls, Chantal Kreviazuk, Joe Walsh, Butch Walker, Our Lady Peace, Dean and Robert DeLeo(Stone Temple Pilots) and Nina Gordon (Veruca Salt) as well as many others. Jason has also made numerous television and feature film appearances. And has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Carson Daily Show, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and Nickelodeon. In 2005 Jason finished an extensive UK, US and Japanese tour with his band American Hi-Fi. Jason then went on to play with the band Smash Mouth on a string of US dates for the past year, Jason is now working with ex- Soundgarden front-man Chris Cornell touring throughout the US and Europe.
Hey man. Thank you for great drumming in Aarhus, denmark 01-07-2009... Rocking, great soloing and great double bass pedal!!! Very nice... Love from denmark -Mikkel-
Hey, woah man taking tours with Lenny? Thats awesome! What is he like? Joel's touring europe Tomorrow for the summer. Pretty exciting for him! Will you be coming out to Texas anytime soon? We're moving to Colorado Springs in August and most definitely will be back in Pdam for christmas. Anyway, going to do my motherly duties and get my daughter off of the table. lol...
Hey Jason, Was at the show last week in Ann Arbor Michigan...........GREAT JOB MAN!!!What a band Chris has playing with him and he's one of the greatest voices in rock imo! Anyone who reads this and has a chance to see CHris Cornell in consert GO! It's a great show and Mr. Sutter is a GREAT part of it!!
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Born in Potsdam, New York, Jason began playing drums at the age of nine and played his first professional gig at the age of ten with his band Paragon! Playing his first "bar gig" at thirteen, Jason continued to play clubs two to three times a week throughout his high school years. Upon graduation Jason attended the esteemed University of North Texas where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in music education and later attended the University of Miami. While pursuing his Masters degree in orchestral percussion, Jason taught, performed and recorded with the top ensembles at the University, including the renowned "Concert Jazz Band" (CJB) as well as performing professionally throughout Miami. While still in Graduate school, Jason landed his first tour with Atlantic recording artist Juliana Hatfield. After Miami Jason relocated to Boston, Ma. where he recorded performed and toured with such artists as: Letters to Cleo, Jack Drag and Ben Lee among many others.
