Casey Cameron -
Performer, Instructor, Composer, Arranger

 

biography

 

 

A native of Northern California, Casey Cameron began playing the piano at the age of five. His deep musicianship also draws from experience with the saxophone, drums, guitar, bass, and percussion. All throughout his school career he has played in various bands, winning many awards, including an 'Outstanding Musicianship' award at the Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival in Berkeley, CA. Truly a creative mind, Casey has been composing music for over 10 years, experimenting in many styles and mediums.

More recently, Casey graduated with honors from Sonoma State University as a distinguished graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Performance. He has gained notoriety working all throughout the Bay Area playing the music of Herbie Hancock, Joey Calderazzo, Wayne Shorter, choice standards, as well as sophisticated original compositions and arrangements.

Casey's core band consists of Jon Arkin on drums and Taylor Cutcomb on bass. Rooted in advanced, lush 20th century harmony, this trio brings a fresh interpretation to jazz along with an energy that is truly fun and inspiring. They create a serious yet light-hearted atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.

Along with Taylor, Jon, and the countless number of other great musicians that Casey works with in the greater bay area, Casey has played with esteemed jazz artists and composers Mel Graves, Jeff Pittson, and George Marsh, his very own former instructors at Sonoma State University. He has also played with the West Coast Jazz Ensemble, The Heavies, drummer and guitarist Jason Bodlovich, vibraphonist Yancie Taylor, bassist Fred Randolph, New York saxophonist Kenny Shanker, vocalist Kathleen Grace, saxophonist Anton Schwartz, and the incredible guitarists Randy Vincent and Julian Lage.

Casey is comfortable playing many styles of music, having been thoroughly educated in jazz, rock, funk, and hip-hop.