Broad Street Music

Mixing a traditional Caribbean instrument with a contemporary jazz attitude, Jonathan Scales' music pushes the steel pan into the realms of funk, rock, jazz, and even bluegrass while still digging into the roots of traditional world sounds such as reggae and Latin. His intricate, instrumental writing combines with metric complexities to weave seamlessly between musical styles.

The music world was introduced to Jonathan with his 2007 release, 'One-Track Mind', which brought him acclaim from steady regional press, consistent radio airplay, and a jammed schedule of live performances ranging from small clubs to packed theaters. This year ushered in the release of Jonathan's 2nd studio album 'Plot/Scheme', featuring drum guru Jeff Sipe and Grammy-award winning sax man Jeff Coffin. "Plot/Scheme is an innovative and energetic journey into what the steel pan can do in a modern jazz context,"- Bold Life.

Jonathan Scales has also performed with acts such as The Wooten Brothers Band, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Matt Butler's Everyone Orchestra, The Duhks, Jon Fishman, Toubab Krewe, and Keller Williams.

For more info visit www.jonscales.com and www.myspace.com/jonathanscales