Jason Yeager - Pianist, Composer, Educator

Save Darfur
Whatever your political views, this deserves your immediate attention.

Jerry Bergonzi
Jerry is a renowned educator, saxophonist, and composer. Studying with him at NEC continues to be incredibly inspiring and rewarding.

Danilo Perez
Danilo is one of the most creative and musical pianist/composers in the world. Danilo is also an instructor at New England Conservatory, and I feel fortunate to be studying with him.

Jerry Leake
Jerry Leake is a wonderful teacher, percussionist, and scholar. I feel privileged to be studying (at NEC) with such an expert in the music and rhythms of India and West Africa.

Vardan Ovsepian
Vardan is one of my favorite pianists, and he is also an excellent composer. Check out his music - you'll be glad you did!

Aaron Goldberg
Aaron is one of the premier jazz pianists and composers of his generation. A top call in New York City who has performed throughout the world, Aaron is also a good friend and mentor of mine.

Omer Klein
Originally from Israel and currently living in New York (via Boston), Omer is one of my favorite pianists, and I was lucky to overlap with him for one year at NEC. Not only is he a fantastic musician, he's also a great person and inspiring role model. Check out his music!

Tal Gamlieli
Tal is a good friend and collaborator. In addition to being a wonderful composer and bandleader, he can also be heard playing the bass in my trio. Listen to his music, which you can find on his website!

Mark Zaleski
A good friend and musical collaborator, Mark Zaleski is an excellent saxophonist who plays in my group "Project Q" in addition to leading his own band. Check him out!

Nick Grondin
Nick is a wonderful composer and guitarist, and an all around good dude. He is a fellow student of mine at New England Conservatory.

Bridget Kearney
One of my favorite bass players, Bridget is an excellent musician and composer, as well as a good friend. Also a fellow student in the Tufts/NEC program.

Ben Roseth
A good friend and fellow Tufts/NEC student, Ben Roseth is an amazing sax player, composer, and citizen of the world. Check out his music and many adventures!

Alex Brown
Alex is a good friend and an excellent pianist and composer. Also a terrific guy! Check out his music!

Michael Gleichman
An excellent drummer, Mike is a good friend of mine and a fellow Tufts/NEC student.

Ben Stepner
Ben is simply one of the most creative cats I have ever met. Ben and I met in high school, and he soon became my good friend. We've played two-pianos together quite a bit (check out "Pensando" on the "listen" page), from which I've learned a lot. He'll be joining me at NEC starting in the fall of 2007, and I look forward to listening to him more often!

Isaac Young
A childhood friend of mine, Isaac is a saxophonist currently living in Connecticut and studying at the Jackie Mclean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School of Music. Along with our great friends Bennet Perez and Kevin Moy, Isaac and I collaborated for years in our group "Jazz In Five," (2001-2005) recording two studio albums and performing throughout the Boston area.

Noah Lawrence
A budding young singer/songwriter, Noah is a good friend of mine from high school. Check out his myspace page and music!

New England Conservatory
I'm currently studying here, with and among some of the best jazz musicians on the planet!

Tufts University
I'm also studying here, as a part of the Tufts/NEC Double Degree Program, learning about the world and studying subjects ranging from politics to economics to philosophy! (I'm an international relations major.)

Milton Academy
Milton is where I attended high school. I had wonderful experiences that helped me grow intellectually, musically, and personally. It is also home to a killin' jazz program led by Bob Sinicrope.

Charles River School
Not only did I solidify my reading, writing, math, and other school-related chops at this wonderful elementary/middle school, I also had ample opportunity to perform my own music at morning assemblies! A great place in the heart of Dover, MA.