Jason Wilson

Musician, Musical Artist

1970 –

99

Who is Jason Wilson?

Dr. Jason Wilson is a Canadian historian and a two-time Juno-Awards nominated reggae musician from Downsview, Ontario. He is the protégé of Studio One keyboardist Jackie Mittoo and the cousin of UB40's Michael Virtue. Though they never met, Scottish-born American songwriter Johnny Cymbal is Wilson's first cousin, once removed. Known for incorporating jazz and Scottish influences atop a reggae foundation, Wilson is a multi-instrumentalist, though is perhaps best known for his piano skills. The singer-songwriter has also performed and recorded with UB40, Sly & Robbie, Alanis Morissette, Ernest Ranglin, Pee Wee Ellis, Dave Swarbrick, Ron Sexsmith, The Mighty Sparrow, Percy Sledge, Brinsley Forde, Dick Gaughan, David Francey, Brownman Ali and many more.

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Born
May 31, 1970
Downsview
Also known as
  • John Jason Collins Wilson
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Education
  • University of Guelph

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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