Composers

Jonas Aras Jonas Aras began playing music at the age of 5. He started playing professionally at the age of 15. He currently resides in Pasadena, CA. Jonas began studying music at the age of seven, playing both classical and jazz. He later attended Cal State University Northridge and hnliffeas studied with Terry Trotter, Alan Pasqua, Brad Mehldau, Bill Cunliffe and bebop legend Barry Harris. In addition to being a sought after pianist and teacher, Jonas is also an accomplished jazz accordionist. Jonas owns and operates Audio Recording and Services, a studio specializing in audio mastering and recording small acoustic ensembles using the latest digital recording techniques. His credits include composing for Paramount Pictures and Star Trek. CONTACT jonas@manpowermusic.com