Bio: Jason Hollar
Jason Hollar has been playing bass for over twenty years and studied music while attending Temple University in Philadelphia. He has performed over 2,000 Night Club, Festival, and Concert dates in his career as a band leader and side man. In addition, he has also helped to successfully organize the music for over 500 wedding receptions and private functions.
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While living in Colorado , some personal highlights included performing with: Bill Kreutzmann – drummer with the Grateful DeadMerl Saunders – organ and keyboard player with Grateful Dead & the Rainforest Band Eric Gunnison – jazz pianist, former music director with vocal legend Carmen McRae Chip Stephens – jazz pianist with Arturo Sandoval and the Woody Herman Big Band Hugh Ragin – jazz trumpet player and educator, Justin Time Records Bobby Dixon – blues singer, son of the late great blues master Willie Dixon Mitch Watkins – Austin producer and guitarist with Lyle Lovett’s Large Band Jose Rossi – Percussionist with Patti Labelle & with the late great Robert Palmer Lenore Raphael – New York pianist and touring clinician Steve Amadee – Percussionist with the Subdudes Ellyn Rucker – jazz pianist and vocalist, Jazz Link Records Joni Janak – jazz vocalist, Jazz Link Records |
Jason also played and toured regularly as a member of various bands including:
Jazz
Mark Sloniker Trio
Sally Herried Quartet
Kevin Karrick Trio
Bard Hoff Trio
Max Wagner Trio
Clark Bennett’s Bop Shop
Carol Frazier Band
Walt Jenkins Experience
R&B, Rock, and Roots
Big Black Cadillac – Funk, Soul, Motown, and Rhythm & Blues
Jonny Mogambo Band – funky Rock and Blues
Diana Castro & The Big Time – funky Soul and R&B
The Atoll – Reggae and World Groove
Liz Barnez Band – Acoustic Folk Rock
Christopher Jak – Modern Acoustic Rock
Tina Leer – Adult Contemporary
Rodney James and the Blue Flames – traditional Rockabilly and Rock ‘N Roll
Interstate Cowboy – traditional Country and Western Swing
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In Pittsburgh, Jason is currently a member of:
Tony Janflone Jr. Band -- Rock, Blues, Funk, Soul
Donna Bailey Jazz -- Swinging Jazz Standards
Olga Watkins and Soul Kitchen -- Jazz, Blues, and groovy Soul
Trust Jason to deliver an outstanding performance at your special event.
He’s got the talent, experience, and reliability to guarantee an exceptional show!
