Jason Freese | |
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![]() Freese performing with Green Day at the Bowery Ballroom | |
Background information | |
Born | January 12, 1975 |
Origin | Orange County, California, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1992–present |
Father | Stan Freese |
Relatives | Josh Freese (brother) |
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Website | jasonfreese |
Jason Freese (born January 12, 1975) is an American musician and multi-instrumentalist. As a studio musician, he has performed on over 50 albums, mainly on saxophones and keyboards, including for artists Green Day, Dr. Dre, Pitbull, Avenged Sevenfold, Goo Goo Dolls, and Jewel.[1] He is the son of tuba soloist Stan Freese and the younger brother of drummer Josh Freese.[2][1]
Jason has performed as a studio musician and touring member in Green Day since 2004. He has performed on their American Idiot World Tour, 21st Century Breakdown World Tour, 99 Revolutions Tour, Revolution Radio Tour, and Hella Mega Tour and appeared on their live albums Bullet in a Bible and Awesome as Fuck. His performing credits most often consist of saxophone, piano, and keyboards.[1] His credits as a producer include Jewel's 2009 album Lullaby and Death by Stereo's 2009 album Death Is My Only Friend.[1]
He is based in Fullerton, California.[3]