ABOUT Jason

Korean-American pianist JASON LEE brings a unique expertise and blend of musical genres to the table. Throughout his 20-year ongoing musical journey, Jason’s natural musicality and exceptional versatility has captivated audiences throughout the United States and beyond. Jason has had the privilege of performing, competing, and sharing music with people all across the world, landing in prestigious locations such as New York’s Carnegie Hall, Chicago’s Symphony Center, and historic concert venues in Italy. Making his radio debut at the age of 9 on Chicago’s WFMT, Jason has carried his musical success all throughout college and beyond, recently winning the 2023 Thursday Musical Scholarship Competition, claiming 2nd Prize at the 2023 Chicago International Piano Competition, and earning the Iowa State Representative in the 2021 MTNA Piano Competition.

Jason is a proud graduate and B.A. Graeber Scholar of the University of Iowa School of Music, earning his B.M. in Piano Performance under the tutelage of Dr. Rene Lecuona. His time at Iowa provided unparalleled access to exceptional musical experience. Jason is a 3-time performer at the University of Iowa Key Change Piano Festivals. He has been featured on numerous occasions of Piano Sundays in partnership with the Old Capitol Museum in Iowa City. In addition, Jason has had the opportunity to give 4 solo piano recitals, more than fifteen chamber music recitals, and be selected for numerous masterclasses with prestigious visiting artists during his time at Iowa. Apart from classical piano, Jason also served as the pianist for the Jazz Repertory Ensemble, under the direction of Grammy-Award winning trumpeter, Curtis Taylor, and most recently held the chair of pianist for the Black Pop Music Ensemble, led by renowned jazz pianist Dr. William Menefield. Furthermore, Jason served as a private piano instructor through the Iowa Community Music School, a staff accompanist for the University of Iowa Dance Department, and a House Manager for the School of Music concerts. Whether on stage or backstage, Jason found every way to get involved with music during his 4 years at Iowa.

Now post-college, Jason has recently become immersed in other popular genres around the Chicago area, such as jazz, gospel, and CCM. He recently accepted two Musical Director positions, one at Community Christian Church, and the other with the Chicago holiday show, Let it Be Christmas.