Jason Bitten
Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2003 | INDIE
Music
Press
Bitten's seasoned, immaculate soprano sax over hymns, modern worship and inspirational pop sounds like anything but a new guy. As small as the instrumental gospel club is, there's a need for fresh names, but Bitten's abilities are a total amazement.
- Amy Bartlett
This fascinating piece of work rite here is no underground fluke nor may it be considered by any means another religious material seeking for attention! Prepare yourself because what you will witness about "At Midnight" is it has the potential to place the listener way above and beyond the genre it may have originated from! Just the title of the project alone says it all.
- Nu Flava Mag
Bitten's seasoned, immaculate soprano sax over hymns, modern worship and inspirational pop sounds like anything but a new guy. As small as the instrumental gospel club is, there's a need for fresh names, but Bitten's abilities are a total amazement.
- Amy Bartlett
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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Bio
A native of Birmingham, Alabama Jason Bitten started playing the saxophone at
the age of 12, oblivious to the journey that he was about to embark on.
In 2002, Jason independently released his first CD entitled At Midnight. He quickly became a sought after musician, accompanying and opening for Artists such as; Smokie Norful, Donnie McClurkin, and Yolanda Adams. He has performed at conferences, churches and jazz festivals in the United Kingdom, Caribbean Islands and throughout the United States. Jason was also the recipient of the 2004 Urban Gospel Best Jazz Album of the Year
It is the crushing of the olive that brings forth the oil. While traveling extensively and working on his 3rd project, Jason was diagnosed with Embouchure Dystonia, a rare neurological disorder that affects the muscles within the region of the mouth. Faced with a disorder that could possibly end his career, his only option was to call on the healing power of God. The three year battle with Embouchure Dystonia humbled Jason; it deepened his relationship with the Father and taught him the true meaning of trusting God. This test was confirmation of his calling and the birth of his ministry. The gift that God has placed in Jason is far from entertainment but is truly nourishment for the spirit, mind and body. Jason plays under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, his love and passion for God pours out in every note. He receives numerous testimonies of healing both physically and mentally as he evangelize through music and share the impartation of Gods healing power in his life.
Jason has received numerous community humanitarian awards. He believes in impacting his community and visits local schools inspiring students to pursue their dreams. He established the Bitten Dream Foundation, an organization that provides mini scholarships to local students. Jason was also featured in the 2004 edition of Whos Who in Black Atlanta.
Jason and his lovely wife Erica have 3 children and reside in the metro Atlanta area.
Snapshot
Instruments:
Yamaha
Buesher
Accompanied:
Helen Baylor, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Jonathan Phillips
Opening Act:
Smokie Norful, Oleta Adams, Keith Washington, James Bignon, Juanita Bynum-Weeks, Micah Stampley
TV Appearances:
HGTV Ebenezer Church. Atlanta Live, WAGA Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta, Fox 6 Wake Up Milwaukee, Word Network (DFMI Broadcast),
Tours/ Festivals:
Montreaux Jazz Festival, Riverwalk Jazz Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Atlanta Heritage & Arts Festival, Lexington Heritage Festival, Opp Fest, Fire Fest, Arrow Records Concert Series
Label:
Indie/J Bitten Music
Distribution:
National & Christian Retail: New Day Christian Distributor
Digital & Internet Retail: The Orchard
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