Jason Abraham Roberts is the professional name of American musician and producer Jason Roberts. Roberts is best known for his collaborations with

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, and

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Musical career

2004–2007: Ben Kweller

Roberts met

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shortly after relocating to New York City. Kweller was about to embark on the ''On My Way'' world-tour and on the hunt for a new guitarist; Roberts quickly filled this role to play guitar and piano at 92 concerts. Roberts toured again with Kweller in 2006 in support of the album: ''Ben Kweller''.

2006–2010: Hymns

In fall 2006, Roberts formed the band:

with Brian Harding, Matt Shaw, and Tony Kent. The band would later release the record '' Brother/Sister'', which was critically acclaimed by

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and

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Afterwards, the band toured with

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, and

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. Later, Roberts and the Hymns released the albums: '' Travel in Herds'' (2008) and ''

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'' (2009). Roberts and other members of

were also

's backing band for several tours, including an appearance at the

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(2014).

2010–2017: The Candles

Roberts was a member of

. The band had toured several times with

, acted as

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's backing band, and opened for Norah Jones on her ''

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''.

2012–2017: Norah Jones

Roberts was the lead guitarist in the

band. He toured extensively with her during the 2012–2013: '' Little Broken Hearts Tour'' and the 2016–2017: ''

''. Roberts has appeared live with Jones on television and radio programs including

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, Later... with Jools Holland,

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, and the

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2017–present: Bedouine

Roberts is the lead guitarist in

's band.

Other Notable Appearances

Musical Performances

*Aug. 2012: Roberts performed with

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at the

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. *Aug. 2012: Roberts performed with

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(

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(

), and

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(

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) at

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's 70th birthday party. ** The ''

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'' event was held at

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. *Jan. 2013: Roberts performed with

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(

) at the 'Long May You Run' Benefit Concert in Washington DC. *Oct. 2016: Roberts performed with Neil Young at The Bridge School Benefit in Mountain View, CA *Between Feb. and April 2018: Roberts toured with Jonathan Wilson in the US and Europe.

Selected discography

References

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