Jason Kanakis
- Composer
- Music Department
- Production Department
Chicago-born Jason Kanakis is a classically-trained composer and
guitarist with a command of eclectic instrumentations and arrangements.
His composing style reflects a unique grasp of traditional musical
idioms such as flamenco, British Isles folk, bluegrass and Greek
rembetika, in addition to his classical roots.
Musical director and founding member of the Hotel Cafe Tour, Jason has been instrumental in the development of the eponymous Los Angeles singer-songwriter scene, which nurtured talents such as Sara Bareilles, Joshua Radin, Brett Dennen, K.T Tunstall, Ingrid Michaelson, Imogen Heap, and many other critically-acclaimed artists. Based in Los Angeles, he composes, performs and records for national acts and film/TV/commercials.
Musical director and founding member of the Hotel Cafe Tour, Jason has been instrumental in the development of the eponymous Los Angeles singer-songwriter scene, which nurtured talents such as Sara Bareilles, Joshua Radin, Brett Dennen, K.T Tunstall, Ingrid Michaelson, Imogen Heap, and many other critically-acclaimed artists. Based in Los Angeles, he composes, performs and records for national acts and film/TV/commercials.
