Jason Richards successful career follows in the footsteps of legends like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett. It began with his childhood , where most of his time was spent on the musical stage in such shows including Oliver, The King and I, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma and West Side Story.
After graduating from Loyola High School in Mankato, MN., Jason moved to Minneapolis, MN. and continued his musical theater aspirations starring in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Company, Grease, and Scrooge. Bitten by the jazz singer bug, Jason started singing with jazz trios/quartets, big bands and as a solo vocalist/pianist at local jazz clubs in and around the Twin Cities.
In 2005, Jason toured Europe with nightclub and concert performances in Greece, Italy, Spain and France, as well as a main stage entertainer for Celebrity Cruises. Jason has performed for the Minnesota Twins singing the National Anthem at a season opener and was a featured vocalist for the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis/St. Paul in 2008.
Jason has superb command of his flexible baritone voice that literally cocoons the listener within the cozy atmosphere of the images and feelings that he sings about. His trademarks include his sophisticated phrasing, the mature tonal qualities of his vocals and his relaxed style.
