Native of Western Pennsylvania, Jason has been playing 5 string banjo since age 8 years and has continued to play becoming extremely proficient, for the past 28 years. Having an associate degree in music,  he played with "Monroe Crossings" for several years and Francine Michaels and the Mountain Top Bluegrass Band.

In 2002 at Merle Fest International,  Jason placed second in 5 string banjo, then in 2007 he placed second. Also in 2007,  he placed second at the Walnut Valley Fest in Winfield, Kansas.