Monday, January 12, 2015

Bio



Jake Justice is a pianist, composer, and songwriter originally from Los Angeles, CA.  He started to play the piano at age 3 and began composing at age 8.  He began teaching piano to students of all ages at age 16.

Jake has performed with artists of a wide range of styles including classical, jazz, rock, pop, r&b, rap, funk, and country.  Such artists include Amy Whitcomb (The Sing-Off, The Voice), Ryan Innes (The Voice) Kenz Hall (American Idol) and Aaliyah Rose (Disney Channel).

While studying in the Commercial Music program at BYU, he formed a funk-rock band called "The Strike" with lead singer Chris Crabb. The group has opened for Kelly Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepson, and Chicago.

Jake released his debut solo piano album on September 26, 2014.  The musical style of the album reflects his classical childhood roots, having been influenced by Chopin, Debussy, Stravinsky, and John Williams.  You can listen to the full album here.




Videos of Jake

Piano Videos

"Carol of the Bells"
Guitar - Jaxon Williams
Arranged by Jake Justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8c7Z_60okw

"I'm Leavin' You"  -The Strike
Music and Lyrics by Chris Crabb and Jake Justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mRILj8FRL8

"One Night of You" -The Strike
Music and Lyrics by Chris Crabb, Chase Baker and Jake Justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0IgiTDu2is

"Robbing Me Blind" and "Do You Wanna Dance"  -The Strike (opening for Kelly Clarkson)
Music and Lyrics by Chris Crabb and Jake Justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5kdw5pf3r8

"It Will Rain" -Bruno Mars
Vocals by Amy Whitcomb
Arranged by Jake Justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJeLrMdZXTU


Film Scores

"Modern Skyrim"
Music orchestrated and arranged by Jake Justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4bYnUsAvn0

"Star Fox: Invasion"
Music composed by Jake Justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yrHQwsAzMU

"Assassin's Creed Rock Theme"
Orchestrated and Arranged by Jake Justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2VOLcZw_eM


Original Orchestral Tracks

"Farewell at the Dock"
https://soundcloud.com/justicemusic/farewell-at-the-dock

"Wrapped Up in You"
https://soundcloud.com/wearethestrike/wrapped-up-in-you

"The Third"
https://soundcloud.com/justicemusic/the-third

"Turning Point"
https://soundcloud.com/justicemusic/dramatic-turning-point

"In Mourning"
https://soundcloud.com/justicemusic/in-mourning