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Jarrod Lawson at Bird's Basement Jazz Club
Courtesy of Birds Basement | Posted on October 15, 2019
Where
Bird's Basement Jazz Club
11 Singers Lane
Melbourne
Map
+61 1300 225 299
When
Sun, December 15, 2019
18:00
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Musicians
About
Jarrod Lawson is a composer, keyboardist, and singer who is inspired by Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. Like those legends, he incorporates social and spiritual messages into his uplifting sound. His chops suggest a broad range of musical knowledge, including artists with a deeper connection to jazz; as a vocalist alone, he has been favourably compared to Al Jarreau and Mark Murphy.
Lawson grew up surrounded by music. His father operated a recording studio in the family's California home. First attracted to the drums as a toddler, his interest in music continued to develop throughout his childhood. In college, he studied music and participated in a chamber choir and jazz ensemble. His reputation as a solo performer was built through gigs in Portland, opening for highly regarded R&B and jazz artists, and international tours....