Jason Mraz

Jason Mraz

Birth : 1977-06-23, Mechanicsville, Virginia US

History

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jason Thomas Mraz (born June 23, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter, born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Mraz's stylistic influences include reggae, pop, rock, folk, jazz, bossa nova and hip hop. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, Mr. A-Z that Mraz achieved major commercial success. The album peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and sold over 100,000 copies in the US. In 2008, Mraz released his third studio album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and was a commercial success worldwide, peaking in the top ten of many international charts. Mraz's international breakthrough came with the release of the single "I'm Yours" from the album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The single peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Mraz his first top ten single. The song was on the Hot 100 for 76 weeks, beating the previous record of 69 weeks held by LeAnn Rimes' "How Do I Live". The song was a huge commercial success in the US, receiving a 5x platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of over five million. The song was successful internationally, topping the charts in New Zealand and Norway and peaking in the top ten of multiple international charts. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jason Mraz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

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Jason Mraz

Movies

Enormous: The Gorge Story
Enormous: The Gorge Story carves out the never-before-told story of the world’s most iconic music venue, The Gorge Amphitheatre. This music film investigates the venue’s unlikely evolution from a small winery created by a neurosurgeon to becoming one of the greatest outdoor music destinations in the world. Sign up to our mailing list for updates and original music content.
Clouds
Jason Mraz
Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. With limited time, he follows his dream and makes an album, unaware that it will soon be a viral music phenomenon.
Kiss the Ground
Self
Sheds light on an alternative approach to farming called “regenerative agriculture” that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world.
Trouble
Jason Mraz (voice)
A pampered dog named Trouble must learn to live in the real world while trying to escape from his former owner's greedy children and must learn how to survive on the big-city streets.
Have It All - The Movie
Himself
Documentary about music and arts education with Jason Mraz, also includes mini-concert by Jason Mraz from "The Mranch" highlighting music from his new album "Know.".
The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS
Artist
It's one of America's most cherished traditions—the 91st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade .
Unity
Narrator (voice)
Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged humankind from killing one another, the animals, and nature. UNITY is a film about why we can't seem to get along, even after thousands and thousands of years.
Lennon or McCartney
Self
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. That question… Lennon or McCartney?
The Fresh Beat Band: Wizard of Song
The Wizard
Marina isn't with the Fresh Beat Band anymore. Join Marina as she journeys down the Yellow Road to see the Wizard of Song with some familiar faces: Scarecrow (Twist), Tin Woman (Kiki), and Cowardly Lion (Shout). But these friends need to protect Marina from the Bad Witch to get her home to the Fresh Beat Band. Features the tv movie and two bonus episodes: Ghost Band and Chimps In Charge
Paul Williams Still Alive
Self (archive footage)
Filmmaker and longtime fan Stephen Kessler's portrait of the award-winning 1970s singer-songwriter-actor, who disappeared for much of the 1980s and '90s, but still performs today.
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
self
On January 29, 2010, Neil Young was honored as the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year. At a gala event in Los Angeles, superstar artists paid tribute to the legendary singer, songwriter and performer with inspired versions of some of his most memorable songs. Proceeds from the sale of this product will provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures that music people have a place to turn to in times of financial, medical and personal need. Features Elvis Costello, Crosby Stills & Nash, Sheryl Crow, Josh Groban, Ben Harper, Elton John, Norah Jones, Lady Antebellum, Dave Matthews, James Taylor, Keith Urban, and others.
Jason Mraz's Beautiful Mess: Live on Earth
Himself
This Live CD/DVD was filmed at Jason's Gratitude Café Tour date at the Charter One Pavilion - Chicago (August 13, 2009). 'JASON MRAZ'S BEAUTIFUL MESS - LIVE ON EARTH' features all of the old favorites as well as the hits Lucky (with a special guest appearance from Colbie Caillat), and I'm Yours from 'We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.' The DVD, directed by Darren Doane, features the full length concert, never-before-seen bonus footage, and a special mockumentary titled 'un beau desordre'.
Jason Mraz : Live at the Highline Ballroom
Himself
Live From The Highline Ballroom
Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz Live at New York City at the Highline Ballroom
Jason Mraz Live at EBS Space
Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz acoustic concert w/ Toca Rivera on Korea's EBS Space.
Jason Mraz Live: Tonight, Not Again
Tonight, Not Again: Jason Mraz Live at the Eagles Ballroom is a live album and DVD by American singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, released in 2004. It was recorded in October 2003 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Self
They have raged on for forty years, cutting a swath across continents and lighting the fuse of revolutionary thought. From the pressure-cooker ghettos of England to the mighty gates of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, one band has forged an enduring legacy. This is their story.