Authentic Minneapolis sound mixed with smooth R and B. Jason Peterson DeLaire is a member of the well-known musically talented “Peterson family” of Minneapolis, MN. He is proficient on keyboards and saxophone, as well as being a seasoned singer, songwriter and producer. Jason is a well-rounded and versatile performer of classic jazz and R & B. He attended the renowned Berklee School of Music in Boston, studying film score and musical harmony. He has earned a reputation as a solid touring accompanist and ‘front’ solo performer. Currently the keyboardist and saxophonist is in Michael Bolton’s band, he is doing the 2008 Bolton World Tour. Jason has many years of experience touring nationally and internationally with renowned artists such as Donny Osmond, Prince, Oleta Adams, Alexander O’Neal, Richard Marx, Solo, and Cherrelle. Jason has also done studio work with Alexander O’Neal, Prince, Donny Osmond, Bobby Brown, Ben Sidran, St. Paul Peterson, Michael Bolton and Flyte Time Productions. www.jpdelaire.com The Early Years: 1985 - First Professional Gig at age 15. Jason Played at the Rosewood Room in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1986-87 - Jason played gig's around the Minneapolis Metro area while attending high school at Mpls. North. Jay earned state and local talent awards while playing Saxophone. 1988-89 - Studied Film Score & Harmony at Berklee College of Music. 1989 - Recorded First Album with Zabo Records in Germany. Just Starting Out: 2004, Touring with Michael Bolton & Donny Osmond. 2003, Touring with Michael Bolton - playing Keyboard, Saxaphone & vocals. The debut of his CD release entitled JPD Slow Jams, Launched his web site jpdelaire.com. 2001-03, Touring as Donny Osmond's Keyboard & Saxophone Player. 1999, Minnesota - Produced and Recorded Multiple acts to include "Legion of Boom" from the Northside Entertainment Recording Studio. 1995-98, United States - Worked with Flyte Times' Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Toured with A&M Records Group "Solo" opening for Michael Bolton, R Kelly and LL Cool J. 1994, North America - Toured with Alexander O'Neal and Cherelle. 1993, Minnesota - Founded Tender Girl Music and Northside Entertainment. 1992, Internationally - Toured with Prince. 1991, North America - Performed with Donny Osmond during his Soldier of Love tour. 1991, Palm Springs, CA. - Sang Lead Vocals and played Sax with Jumpstreet. 1990, Australia & Japan - Played Saxophone on the Richard Marx Tour. Keyboard, Saxophone & vocals. E-Mail Address: info@jpdelaire.com Mailing Address: JP DeLaire P.O. Box 11805 Minneapolis - Minnesota 55411 - USA Recording Studio: Tender Girl Music & North Side Entertainment Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.