Jaime Hinckson
| Jaime Hinckson | |
|---|---|
 Jaime in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaime Andrew Hinckson |
| Born |
June 4, 1988 Miami, Florida, USA |
| Genres | Reggae, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, Composer, Producer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Website | http://www.JaimeHinckson.com |
Jaime Hinckson (born Jaime Andrew Hinckson[1] on June 4, 1988) is a Jamaican American reggae jazz pianist and composer who performs both jazz and reggae music. Hinckson's unique improvisational style draws from traditions of jazz and other genres, with a strong Caribbean influence. His musical influences include Monty Alexander, Thelonious Monk, Keith Jarrett and his childhood jazz piano instructor Leslie Butler.
Early Years
Jaime Hinckson was born on June 4, 1988 in Miami, Florida to parents Glen and Janet Hinckson. The youngest of three children, Hinckson has a sister, Deanna and a brother, Michael. Hinckson began playing classical piano at the age of seven[2] studying music theory with Joan McMorris, the inspiration for his first album and the woman he credits for encouraging him to pursue music. Growing tired of classical piano, at the age of 12 Hinckson began playing contemporary jazz with instructor Leslie Butler. Much of Hinckson's style was developed during his time studying jazz. His early beginnings included playing the organ at church and in his late teens he began to find work playing jazz.
Hinckson attended Coral Reef Senior High School as part of their Visual and Performing Arts Academy, specializing in piano. As a sophomore in high school at age 14, Hinckson was a winner of the NAACP ACT-SO competition,[3] performing as a solo pianist amongst his senior rivals.
In 2006, Hinckson went on to perform at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica alongside well-known artists including John Legend, Shaggy, Patti LaBelle, Al Green and Air Supply.[4]
Career
Hinckson’s self-produced debut album, Take Flight,[5] was released on September 7, 2013. The record consists of nine studio recorded instrumental covers of popular songs from Bob Marley, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, John Legend, Erroll Garner and Toots and the Maytals as well as his original composition, “Miss Mac,” named after his childhood music instructor and mentor Joan McMorris. The album made its radio debut in December 2013 on local Miami stations WDNA 88.9 FM and The Biz 880 AM.
Hinckson also recorded a remix of “Miss Mac,” with Clive Hunt at Tuff Gong Studios [6] in Kingston, Jamaica in 2013.
He is currently playing stage shows around the country to promote his first album.
Discography
Take Flight (2013)
External links
References
- ↑ Visual Artists GFW 2013. Jaime Hinckson. Gainesville Fashion Week. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
- ↑ “Reggae jazz band debuts album at local piano bar” Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ↑ “Performing Hearts.” Sun Sentinel. June 26, 2006. Retrieved June 27, 2006.
- ↑ "Stellar line-up for Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues.” Jamaica Gleaner. December 9, 2005. Retrieved January 6, 2006.
- ↑ “Take Flight” – Album (United States)” iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ↑ Tuff Gong Instagram Tuff Gong Studios. July 31, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2013