Jason Solowsky

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Jason Solowsky
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Solowsky signing posters for the film "Nightbeasts" at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, California
Background information
Birth nameJason Robert Solowsky
Born (1977-11-09) November 9, 1977 (age 45)
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Genres Film Score, classical, rock, metal
Occupation(s) Composer, guitarist, pianist, music producer
Instrument(s) Piano, guitar, keyboards
Years active2002–present
Website www.jasonsolowsky.com

Jason Robert Solowsky (born November 9, 1977) is an American music composer for film and television. [1] A classical pianist and guitar player, his compositions can be heard in over 100 films, many of which have been released by Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Anchor Bay Entertainment among others.

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Life and career

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Solowsky graduated from Newton South High School in 1995. [2] He earned his bachelor of music degree from Berklee College of Music [3] in both film scoring and composition. [4] He also graduated from the USC Thornton School of Music (Los Angeles, CA) scoring for motion pictures and television program where he studied with film composers such as Christopher Young, Elmer Bernstein and David Raksin.

Solowsky composed the score for several feature films including, Between Worlds (Nicolas Cage and Franka Potente),The Freemason (Sean Astin and Randy Wayne), Lionsgate's Assassin's Game (Tom Sizemore, Bai Ling and Vivica A. Fox), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's Forgiveness (Richard T. Jones), Falsely Accused (Rosanna Arquette and Jon Gries), Unsullied [5] (Rusty Joiner, which is directed by former NFL star Simeon Rice), Terror Inside [6] (Corey Feldman and Tanya Memme), American Bandits: Frank and Jesse James (Peter Fonda, George Stults and Jeffrey Combs), Turbulent Skies (Casper Van Dien, Nicole Eggert, Brad Dourif, and Patrick Muldoon), and Templar Nation (Erik Estrada). [7] He also has music featured in the Sony Pictures film American Crude (Rob Schneider, Ron Livingston, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Jennifer Esposito). In addition, he scored the films What Up? (Kadeem Hardison), and Unemployed [8] which were both distributed by Lionsgate.

Other scores by Solowsky include the films Annabel Lee, [9] [10] Nightbeasts [11] (Zach Galligan), Cage Free (Dee Wallace), Dust of Life and For Love of Amy [12] (directed by Ted Lange). Solowsky also scored the award-winning film Call To Action (Lily Tomlin). [13]

Solowsky's music was featured in the Universal Pictures film, A Question of Faith [14] [15] (Richard T. Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Renee O'Connor, Kim Fields and Gregory Alan Williams).

Personal life

Jason has been married to his wife Nina Solowsky (née Menezes) since 2009. [16]

Select filmography

YearFilmStarringStudio/Production Company
2020Scream Test Glenn Morshower, Darby Hinton, Dave Sheridan (actor), Felissa Rose Summer Hill Films
2019The Black Emperor of Broadway Liza Weil, Nick Moran, John Hensley, Shaun Parkes Vision Films
Desperate Waters Matthew Lawrence, Jeffrey Druce, Sarah Scott, Charlene Amoia, Peggy Blow California Pictures
2018 Between Worlds Nicolas Cage, Franka Potente, Penelope Mitchell, Garrett Clayton, Lydia Hearst Lionsgate/Voltage Pictures/Saban Films
Compton's Finest Vida Guerra, Lavell Crawford, Charles Malik Whitfield, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Cisco ReyesStelly Entertainment
2017 A Question of Faith (additional music) Richard T. Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Renee O'Connor, Kim Fields, Gregory Alan Williams Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Murder on the CapeJade Harlow, Josh Walther, Heather EgeliVision Films
2016Hauntsville John Amos, Vida Guerra, Tom Lister Jr., Amy Paffrath, Sofie Norman, Roberto 'Sanz' SanchezPowerful Entertainment
Falsely Accused Rosanna Arquette, Jon Gries, Bradford Anderson, Parker Mack, Emma HolzerGravitas Ventures
Foreign Land Elpidia Carrillo, Jeffrey Licon, Alex Frnka, Peter Holden Random Media
2015Tamales and Gumbo John Amos, Vida Guerra, Tom Lister Jr., Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Saafir, Demetrius Navarro, Farrah Franklin Black Wolf Media Group
Assassin's Game Tom Sizemore, Vivica A. Fox, Bai Ling, Melissa Mars Lionsgate
Mercy for Angels John Amos, Vida Guerra, Emilio Rivera, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Saafir CARU Pictures
Forgiveness Richard T. Jones, Robinne Lee, Adam Lazarre-White, Charles Malik Whitfield, Tucker Smallwood Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
2014 Unsullied Rusty Joiner, Murray Gray, James Gaudioso - Directed by Simeon Rice Indican Pictures
Seahorses Justine Wachsberger, Ian Hutton, Orson ChaplinViewfinder Entertainment
Alien Strain Jason Connery, Laura Gordon, Michael FinnMTI Home Video
2013The Freemason Sean Astin, Randy Wayne, Richard Dutcher, Joseph JamesSC Global Media
Templar Nation Erik Estrada, Richard Dutcher, Joseph JamesMaverick Entertainment Group
Unwelcome StrangersScott DeFalco, Jonathan AubeReality Entertainment/Alchemy Films
Dreams (additional music) Geoffrey Owens, Lou Myers, Angie Stone, Thomas Mikal Ford, Jazsmin Lewis, Syesha Mercado Lionsgate
The Wretched Prologue Ashlynn Yennie, Joey Kern Rick Nino Films
2012Death of a GangsterMolly Schade, Goya RoblesPlus Entertainment (+Entertainment)
Driving Me Crazy Mickey Rooney, Renée Taylor, Celeste Holm, Joseph Bologna Keith Black Films
Por tú Culpa Adriana Fonseca, Ismael La Rosa, Luis Fernando Peña, Yeniffer BehrensPlus Entertainment (+Entertainment)
Call To Action Lilly Tomlin, Scott Michael Campbell, Hunter G. WilliamsProducers Guild of America (PGA)
Off Limits Vincent Pastore, Joseph D'Onofrio, Sal FuscoJust Tap It In Productions
The Crying DeadChris Hayes, Becka Adams, Hunter G. WilliamsViva Pictures
2011Dogs Lie Ewa Da Cruz, Samrat Chakrabarti, Gita ReddyVanguard Cinema
Fist 2 FistJino Kang, Bill DuffScreen Media Ventures
Shooting for Something Else Jason London, Kevin Farley, Tony Curran, Ryan Merriman Busted Knuckle Productions
2010Nightbeasts Zach Galligan, Robert Miano, Lloyd Kaufman WonderPhil Productions
American Bandits: Frank and Jesse James Peter Fonda, Jeffrey Combs, George Stults, Tim AbellStarz!/Entertainment One
Turbulent Skies Casper Van Dien, Brad Dourif, Nicole Eggert, Patrick Muldoon Anchor Bay Entertainment
Cage Free Dee Wallace, Natalie Burn, Robert Miano LongTale
2009Annabel LeeJon Woodward Kirby, Kristen HagenMaria Lydia Pictures
Young American Gangstas Katt Williams, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Mopreme Shakur, Courtney Richardson IIYork International
For Love of Amy John Beasley, Grace Bydalek, Vincent Lee Alston - Directed by Ted Lange Vanguard Cinema
Whiskey Neat Isaac C. Singleton Jr., Antonio JaramilloLane City Films
Laredo Tamala Jones, Kevin Ryan KJR Entertainment
2008 Terror Inside Corey Feldman, Tanya Memme, Susie FeldmanCinema Epoch
Unemployed Tom Lister Jr., Farrah Franklin, Godfrey, Lester Speight, James C. Leary, Demetrius Navarro, Sam Sarpong, Mercedes Scelba-Shorte Lionsgate
What Up? aka The Sweep Kadeem Hardison, Godfrey, Sam Sarpong Lionsgate
American Crude (soundtrack - writer/performer: "Swing") Rob Schneider, Jennifer Esposito, Missi Pyle, Michael Clarke Duncan, Ron Livingston, John C. McGinley - Directed by Craig Sheffer Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
2007The Hit Matt Borlenghi, Christina Ferraro, Matthew McCulloughRock Point Pictures
2006 Dust of Life Devon Duy Nguyen, Linh Le, England DuVanCoco Paris LLC
The Deepening Gunnar Hansen, Debbie Rochon, Jim O'Rear, Ted AldermanUnder the Bed Films
110%: When Blood, Sweat and Tears Are Not Enough Thomas Kopache, Bradley Stryker, Jesse RodriguezMEB Entertainment
2005Instant Dads Dominic Janes, Nina Kaczorowski, Derek Maki, Steve HasleyKoch Entertainment Distribution
Split Second Jeff Fahey, Azdine Melliti, Curtis Eames, Said FarajMelliti Brothers Productions
That Game of Chess Alok Nath, Raja Bundela, Viresh Sinha, Cazzy GolombMontalvo Media

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