Joel Puckett is a composer leaving both audiences and the press buzzing. His music has been described as, “soaringly lyrical” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), “Puccini-esque” (Wall Street Journal), and “containing a density within a clarity, polyphony within the simple and – most importantly – beautiful and seemingly spiritual.” (Audiophile Audition). Parterre Box recently proclaimed, “Puckett should be a household name” and the Philadelphia Inquirer’s David Patrick Stearns mused, “if the name Joel Puckett isn’t etched into your brain, it should be.” In 2011 NPR Music listed him as one of the top 100 composers under 40 in the world.

Hailed as “visionary” (Washington Post) and “an astonishingly original voice” (Philadelphia Inquirer), his music is performed by the leading artists of our day and is consistently recognized by organizations such as the American Composers Forum, BMI, Chorus America, National Public Radio, and the American Bandmasters Association.

Puckett’s music attracts diverse performers and listeners through its emotional energy and commitment. Melding tradition with innovation, his distinctive style grows from his power to create transcendent experiences using charismatic musical language.

The Fix, a grand opera commissioned by Minnesota Opera, premiered in the March 2019 to packed houses, enthusiastic audiences, and largely effusve praise. With a libretto by Academy Award and Tony Award winner, Eric Simonson, the work depicts the rise and fall of the 1919 Chicago White Sox. It is a tragedy ripe with power, romance and redemption, set against the backdrop of America’s favorite pastime. Puckett’s earlier commissions have been premiered and performed worldwide, to exuberant critical acclaim.

His flute concerto, The Shadow of Sirius, premiered in 2010 and has received more than 200 performances and been recorded multiple times, including 2015’s Naxos Surround Sound disc, “Shadow of Sirius,” which received a 2016 Grammy Nomination. Currently the Chair of Music Theory, Ear Training, and Piano Skills at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Puckett presents workshops nationwide and frequently serves as an adjudicator at competitions for rising composers. His music is represented worldwide by Bill Holab Music.

Jahson is a longtime rastaman and reggae artist based in South Carolina, USA. He has been a lover and supporter of Reggae music since the late eighties. Jahson has lived the life of a true Rastaman, which is the heart of reggae culture, for almost thirty years now. The works he has done to promote reggae and Rasta roots and culture in his area of the southeast and beyond is immense to say the least.  

  To date Jahson has released four albums of original material to date. The 2002 Ep release "No Water Wasted", 2007's Lp  "Rootsman Rebel", 2011's  "Here I Come Again" Lp, an Lp for 2015, entitled, "Reggae Gathering". And now the latest from Jahson  “Rasta Heart Free” 2020.  Featuring more original songs written by Jahson and performed by he and his band the Natty Vibez. 

  If Jahson is not busy in the studio he is usual out doing live performances with the  Natty Vibez at clubs, bars, and festivals in the Southeast, USA. The Natty Vibez consist of members who are seasoned reggae musicians who were the players of instruments on Jahsons prior two albums. 

 For years now Jahson has called the heartland of reggae, Jamaica, his second home. He can be found there often performing in Negril or Kingston, in a recording studio, or just hanging with family he has made across the island. His musical vision and mission is to "take the listener's mind to school, take their soul to church, and take their body to the party"! Bringing good vibes thru reggae music
 They are available for booking clubs and festivals year round.
iley Wildes (band manager-Jahson and the Natty Vibez)

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