#JasonScheff

[vickiabelson]

Rock Star! Jason Scheff’s got the chops, the voice, the lineage, the career, and the hair! And I’m not sure he could be a more lovely, gracious, humble guy. As if thirty years with Chicago weren’t enough, Jason takes us through that experience from the rumors, the auditions, the close race, getting it, the faux pax, righting it big time, the glories of it, the joys, to why he left three decades later. 

We started with his dad, the iconic bassist, Jerry Scheff, who’s played with countless legends and is one himself. Jason told amazing stories about Jerry and the Fifth Dimension, Elvis, and The Doors. Mind-blowing, and fantastic! 

He spoke of some of his other champions and heroes, his mother, a singer, who made him a pro at 16, Elton John, Bobby Caldwell, Robert Lamm, getting sober, Bill Champlin, David Foster, Tamara Champlin, the all-stars Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, Micky Dolenz, and Joey Molland with whom he performed The Beatles White Album, my lord, do I want to see the replay of that! Generation Radio (I butchered that) the supergroup Jason put together with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, with Deen Castronovo of Journey, who returned there, now replaced by superstar drummer Steve Ferrone. 

Jason spoke of his love and devotion to his beloved Tracy and their kids, the hardships and losses they’ve endured and weathered together, and they’re great like for each other. Having just had the great good fortune to see Jason perform at Summerfest and then meet his bride, I got to witness this rockstar in action and then bear witness to what a fabulous couple they are. 

Jason and I talked for well over two hours and it felt like a minute. What a great, great, time, and… he sang… just a little, but still! I loved every moment and can’t wait to hear about the next chapters, and hear and see them performed, as well. 

Jason Scheff Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, July 5, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

Streamed Live on The Facebook

Replay here:

[normansrareguitars]

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From #Chicago, one of our favorite #bassist and #singer, the amazing @jasonscheff sit on the couch with Norm at #NormansRareGuitars! #JasonScheff is playing a @fender #CustomShop #Fretless #Jaco #JazzBass, FULL VIDEO ON OUR @YOUTUBE CHANNEL, link on our bio. What do you think of this #Bass? (at Norman's Rare Guitars) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0q-zmHuTW/?igshid=lrbi32flit7b

[ylly22]

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Brian May RIPPING a solo during our rehearsal of 25 or 6 to 4 yesterday! (Note to self: start pinching)

[rendra23]

Here’s an Announcement, the one and only @jasonscheff long time lead singer of CHICAGO Band, will be performing on January-February 2020 with Kanda Brothers. Places and dates to be confirm soon. Can’t wait! #jasonscheff #chicago #kandabrothers #incollaborationwith #legendary #musician #hardtosayimsorry (at Eleven Guitar shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4of7CVF7b3/?igshid=mpwr2mo9w53g

[ukelikethepros]

Going over the setlist with Brad Whitford of Aerosmith at our performance last week. Brad is an incredibly nice guy, a great player, and has lived an amazing rock star life. @jasonscheff in the background getting ready to play. Photo by @zack.whitford - #ukelikethepros #ukulele #uke #ukelele #ukuleleteacher #ukulelelessons #ukuleleplayer #ukulelemagazine #ukuleletenor #ukulelestyle #ukulelealoha #ukelife #instauke #ukuleletricks #ukulelebeats #terrycarter #youtube #youtuber #sandiego #ukuleletime #aerosmith #ukelessons #ukechords #bradwhitford #rockstar #guitarplayer #guitar #jasonscheff #blackwhite #hollywood (at SIR Rehearsal Studios)

[heckyestaylorhicks]

Taylor Hicks@TaylorHicks·

Great time at The Heartest Yard @kiawahresort event raising money for @MUSCkids! @gregolsen88 @jamey_johnson @jasonscheff

[jeffcbliss]

Jason Scheff (of Chicago) with “It Was Fifty Years Ago - A Tribute to the Beatles - City National Grove; Anaheim, CA (5-28-22). @jasonscheff

Photo: Jeff Bliss

[barkingstar1]

50 Years Ago Today, Beatles Tribute! @majestictheatredallas @itsmrcross @badfingerjoey @dennylaineofficialpage @jasonscheff @the_todd_rundgren #livemusicdallas #livemusic #rocknroll #thebeatles (at Dallas, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbcjuSaOf_7/?utm_medium=tumblr

[itsonlyrocknrolliluvit]

... FYI .. INSTA ROCKERS!.. a NEW ‘SUPERGROUP’ @The_Rise_Above ...made their LIVE! ...?debut last night in Nashville,TN !.. 🤘🏻😁🤘🏻.. @theriseabove @deenjcastronovo @jaydemarcus @jasonscheff @mmusicworks @eddietrunk @siriusxmvolume @bandbond.hq @allihagendorf @metalhammeruk @classicrockmag @ultimateclassicrock @kerrangmagazine_ @revolvermag @swedenrockmagazine @rockatnightmagazine @rockcandymag @rocksourcemag @metal_injection @aardschok @rocknrollindustriesmag @decibelmagazine @rollingstone @billboard @metalcasino @metalsucks @thisdayinmetal @loudwire @sullyguitars @uncut_magazine @mojo4music @spinmag @nmemagazine @femmetal_lml @mastersofshred @timkash @musicologyquibi @cibabs @sxmoctane @sxmturbo @1023wbab @fingrz #rocknroll #rock #rockstar #heavymetal #metalheads #metal #rollingstone #billboard #metalhammeruk #kerrang #classicrockmagazine #rockcandymagazine #mojomagazine #uncutmagazine #guitarworld #loudwire #blabbermouth #revolvermagazine #metalhammermagazine #eddietrunk #metalsucksnet #metalinjection #markweissguy #thedecadethatrocked #rockhardmagazine #rockitmagazine #swedishrockmagazine #screamermagazine https://www.instagram.com/p/CG76ogFnJ1v/?igshid=vdbsodm4i3hy

[lisalakephotodesign]

Very cool show tonight @windcreekeventcenter band mates @todd.rundgren @mickeydolenzrp @itsmrcross @joeymollard @jasonscheff perform together during”A Tribute to The Beatles White Album”✌️#gettyimagesentertainment (at Wind Creek Event Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B30r-mPlUM_/?igshid=ue9hebc7ohut

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It's freakin' #Straturday!!! Another JAM SESSION from the Norm Gang!!! @JasonSinay​, @TimPierceGuitar​, @gibsonl5.335 and @jasonscheff jamming away here at #NormansRareGuitars! #GrantGeissman is playing a 1960 @gibsonguitar ES-330TDN, #TimPierce is playing a #Gibson '58 Reissue #LesPaul, #JasonSinay with a 1963 @Fender​ #Stratocaster Hardtail and #JasonScheff on a 1962 #Fender Jazz #Bass! FULL VIDEO ON OUR @YOUTUBE CHANNEL, link on our bio. What do you guys think? (at Norman's Rare Guitars)

[drivebymediamusic]

The Yacht Rock Show 11_22_2019 Playlist - YouTube

The Yacht Rock Show 11_22_2019 Playlist – YouTube

News about the Doobie Bros. and Michael McDonald tour for 2020 and another great selection of Yacht Rock tunes from Eddie and the crew.  The show features a great new song, Black Comedy,  from Ali Thomson’s new album  Songs From The Playroom.

The Yacht Rock Show 11_22_2019 

As the Yacht floats.. lol Guys talk about The Doobies reunion w Micheal McDonald 50th anniversary tour! Plus New Music from…

[ukelikethepros]

What a joy to work with @jasonscheff and @tariqhakoni, 2 of the most talented musicians I know. Just in case you don’t know Tariqh is an incredible guitar player and Musical Director for Josh Groban. Jason is superb singer and bassist and was in the multi-platium band Chicago for many years. - Tariqh and I have been friends and colleagues for many years but this was the first time I got to work with Jason and let me say, whoa. - It’s truly a blessing to be associated with these two guys - #ukelikethepros #ukulele #uke #ukelele #ukuleleteacher #ukulelelessons #ukuleleplayer #ukulelemagazine #ukuleletenor #ukulelestyle #ukulelesofinstagram #ukulelealoha #ukelife #4string #losangeles #instauke #ukulelebeats #terrycarter #koaloha #youtube #youtuber #hollywood #chicagoband #chicago #ukelessons #sirstudios #joshgroban #tariqhakoni #jasonscheff #bassist (at Hollywood)

[jeffcbliss]

Jason Scheff (of Chicago) with “It Was Fifty Years Ago - A Tribute to the Beatles - City National Grove; Anaheim, CA (5-28-22). @jasonscheff

Photo: Jeff Bliss

[dlakinbasses-blog]

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VIDEO a Fretless Joe Osborn (Burgundy Mist) - another bass minute with @jasonscheff messing around at the factory. #bassplayer #bassist #JoeOsborn #jasonscheff #chicago #chicagotheband #lakland #laklandbass #dlakin #DLakinBasses #burgundymist #jazzbass #fenderjazzbass #fenderbass #jaco

[gussiemiller]

So honored to be on this CD 💿 by legendary #jazz #keyboardist #musicaldirector @david.garfield The physical CD is now out worldwide with @smokeyrobinson @michaelmcdonaldofficial @kenyahathaway @jasonscheff @lillianadlr @unclewilllee #alexligertwood #jparis @amykeysvox @grillo_carmen # @robbie415 @wmchamplin and me @gussiemiller (Hollywood, CA) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rV5Y3pPaO/?igshid=bdhh5sr01n5h