Jason Hann

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Jason Hann is an American percussionist and DJ.

Career

Hann is a member of a band called The String Cheese Incident.

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He is a former member of the band EOTO. He released a solo album in 2005 called Rhythmsphere Vol. 1 - Djembe Furia. Hann also has an Electronic DJ side project known as Prophet Massive.

The roster of musicians he has worked or currently works with includes the following:

According to his web site he has shared stages with Isaac Hayes, Loreena McKinnett, Dr. Dre, Youssou N’Dour and Rickie Lee Jones. [1]

Personal life

Hann resides in the Los Angeles with his wife.

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