Jason Lyle Black is an American pianist, composer, and Billboard-charting artist.
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.jpg) Jason Lyle Black in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jason Lyle Black |
| Genres | Classical, New Age |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, composer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Stone Angel Music, Jason Lyle Black |
| Website | www |
Biography
editBlack grew up in Livermore, California.[1] He participated in the final round of the 73rd Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2000.[2] Black started learning how to play the piano at age 8, and started playing it backwards at age 14. He went to college at Brigham Young University, where he played concerts and studied accounting.[3] After graduating in 2012, he became a Certified Public Accountant, but then decided to focus his career on becoming a touring musician.[4]
Discography
editIn 2016, Black signed to Stone Angel Music, releasing album Piano Preludes in May, from producer Paul Cardall.[5] The album featured the violinist Jenny Oaks Baker as a guest soloist.[6] Piano Preludes debuted at #2 on the Billboard New Age chart,[7] spending three weeks in the #2 spot.[8] Music critic Kathy Parsons called the album "masterful",[5] and Deseret News reporter Sydney Cobb called it "peaceful."[7]
Black is also known for his viral videos based on songs from the movies Frozen and Up.[9] and for his performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[10] Black has previously won the Utah Music Awards.[11]
Personal life
editBlack grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[1] Two of Black's grandparents are accomplished pianists.[12] Black has been involved in serving the special needs community.[13][14]
References
edit- ^ a b "Frequently Asked Questions". JasonLyleBlack.com. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- ^ "Can You Spell 'Winner?'". CBS News. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- ^ Corpus, Eric (January 2, 2014). "This Guy Plays the Piano Backwards and Blows Your Mind (VIDEO)". Christian Post. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ Harris, Sarah (February 8, 2018). "Pianist Jason Lyle Black to turn around expectations in SCERA shows". Daily Herald. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ a b Parsons, Kathy (May 9, 2016). "Album Review: Piano Preludes". Mainly Piano. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ Graham, Brittany (May 4, 2016). "Youtube piano star Jason Lyle Black debuts his new album". Fox 13 Salt Lake City. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ a b Cobb, Sydney (May 21, 2016). "Pianist Jason Lyle Black's debut 'Piano Preludes' album hits No. 2 on Billboard New Age chart". Deseret News. Archived from the original on May 25, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ "New Age Music: Top New Age Albums Chart". Billboard. June 11, 2016.
- ^ "The Refresh: Jason Lyle Black 'Backwards Piano Man' to perform free concert in Sandy". KUTV. July 5, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ "Watch live: Pianist Jason Lyle Black performs songs from new album at Deseret Book". Deseret News. May 6, 2016. Archived from the original on August 27, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ DeGering, Nicea (July 11, 2016). "Utah Music Awards Recognize the Best Musicians in the World". Good4Utah. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ Borresen, Kelsey (October 21, 2015). "Grandma And Grandpa Celebrate 60+ Years Of Marriage With 'Up'-Themed Duet". HuffPost. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (July 16, 2018). "Industry Ink: BMI, Lee Brice, Carly Pearce, Center For Courageous Kids". MusicRow.com. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ Criss, Doug (October 19, 2017). ""The Voice Inside Sings a Different Song" (in "Five Things")". cnn.com. Retrieved May 7, 2019.