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Jason Moran is a distinguished pianist, composer, and educator at the New England Conservatory (NEC), where he has been a faculty member since Fall 2010. He is affiliated with the Jazz Studies department within the College division and leads the acclaimed trio The Bandwagon. Moran also serves as the Artistic Advisor for Jazz at the Kennedy Center, a role he has held since 2011.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music, Manhattan School of Music
- Studied piano with Jaki Byard, Muhal Richard Abrams, and Andrew Hill
- Early academic training at Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Jason Moran's research and artistic interests center on jazz innovation, improvisation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His work bridges music with visual and performance art, notably through collaborations with artists such as Glenn Ligon, Kara Walker, and Joan Jonas. He explores the integration of sampled conversations and multimedia in musical compositions, pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz. His creative output reflects a deep engagement with African American cultural expression and experimental forms.
Moran has received numerous accolades recognizing his contributions to jazz and the arts, including:
- MacArthur Foundation Fellowship
- Jazz Journalists Association 'Up-n-Coming Jazz Musician' (2003)
- Jazz Artist of the Year, Top Pianist, and Jazz Album of the Year in the DownBeat Annual Critics Poll (2009)
- Representation by Luhring Augustine gallery
Moran has been a visiting lecturer at institutions such as the Banff Center for the Arts, Vallekilde Jazz Camp (Denmark), Skidmore College, Manhattan School of Music, The New School, and the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Texas. He has received commissions from the San Francisco Jazz Festival and Chamber Music America. His advisory role at the Kennedy Center underscores his national influence in shaping jazz programming and cultural discourse. Moran’s work often involves collaborative labs and artistic ensembles, particularly The Bandwagon, which serves as a core performance and research unit for his musical explorations.
