Jason Tidball
Jason is the manager and a founding member of Jaden Street Jazz. He has been with the band for over 10 years. He received his Bachelor’s degree in music from Greenville College and has spent a number of years teaching as a muisc intructor on the west side of Indianapolis and in various schools . In addition to performing, he enjoys writing and arranging music for the group. Jason also is freelance musician who plays with community theaters and local bands. He is also a piano tuner and technician and founded his company, FineTuning.
Instrument: Fender Jazz Bass, VI string
Processor: Line 6 Pod X3
Ben Vawter
Ben is another founding member of Jaden Street Jazz. He has been with the band for over 10 years. He received his Bachelor’s degree in music from Cedarville University. Ben currently works as a studio engineer at Aire Born Recording Studios in Zionsville, Indiana where he has been employed since 1998. Ben recorded and produced the band’s 2009 album “Jaden Street “. He also works as a freelance musician playing with various groups and community theaters, as well as on many recording sessions.
Instrument: Pearl Master Custom Series
Cymbals: Zildjian
Sticks: Vic Firth
Chad Hetrick
Chad has been with Jaden Street Jazz since 2008. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in piano performance from Indiana State University. Chad has been performing music professionally for over 15 years and has won many music competitions in the Indianapolis area. His amazing musical abilities are not limited to the piano; he is equally proficient on the bass and guitar. In addition to his freelance performing, Chad also has a successful music studio in Fishers, Chad Hetrick Music Services, where he is a music instructor and piano technician.
Instrument: Roland FP-7
Amplifier: Hartke KM200
Scott Bradley
Scott has also been with Jaden Street Jazz since 2008. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Cedarville University and subsequently earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University in the field of Chemistry. Although a relative newcomer to jazz, Scott’s musical background began as a piano and brass player. Now, in full stride as a guitarist, his tight chord voicing and abilities as a soloist have brought yet another important dimension to the band. When not playing jazz, Scott works in Research and Development with Eli Lilly & Company.
Instrument: Godin 5th Avenue, CW Kingpin II
Processor: Line 6 XT Live