Jason Moran
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Pianists · b. 1975

Jason Moran

American jazz pianist, composer, educator (born 1975)

Born
21 January 1975
Houston
Country
United States
Record labels
ECM Records
Discography
18 albums

Biography

Jason Moran is a jazz musician who plays piano. Jason Moran was born on 21 January 1975 in Houston. The music is usually filed under jazz and blues. Record labels: ECM Records. The discography here lists 18 albums, from “Soundtrack to Human Motion” (1998) to “Shards” (2026). Honours include MacArthur Fellows Program (2010) and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2022).

Jason Moran (born January 21, 1975) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and educator involved in multimedia art and theatrical installations. Moran recorded first with Greg Osby and debuted as a band leader with the 1999 album Soundtrack to Human Motion. Since then, Moran has released albums with his trio The Bandwagon, solo, as a sideman, and with other bands. He combines post-bop and avant-garde jazz, blues, classical music, stride piano, and hip hop.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Soundtrack to Human Motion 1998
Facing Left 2000
Black Stars 2001
Modernistic 2002
The Bandwagon 2003 · Live
Same Mother 2004
Artist in Residence 2006
Ten 2010
Refraction - Breakin’ Glass 2013
ALL RISE: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller 2014
The Armory Concert 2016 · Live
BANGS 2017
Thanksgiving at the Vanguard 2017 · Live
The Sound Will Tell You 2021
From the Dancehall to the Battlefield 2023
Valiant Hearts: Coming Home (Original Game Soundtrack) 2023
Go To Your North 2025
Shards 2026

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Jason Moran play?

Jason Moran is known for playing piano.

When and where was Jason Moran born?

Jason Moran was born 21 January 1975 in Houston.

What are Jason Moran's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Soundtrack to Human Motion (1998), Facing Left (2000), Black Stars (2001), Modernistic (2002) and The Bandwagon (2003).

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