Jaime Hinckson released his first self-produced album, Take Flight, in 2013. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2014, Hinckson joined U.K. Reggae artist, Hollie Cook, on her first U.S. tour, performed on the main stage of one of Mexico’s largest music festivals, Bahidora, and is now part of Daniel “Bambaata” Marley’s burgeoning group of musicians.
JAIME HINCKSON
Over the past year he’s graced the stage of several major venues across Los Angeles including House of Blues, The Echoplex, The Troubador, and The Wiltern Theater.
Working with members of Soul Syndicate and Ziggy Marley’s band, Jaime Hinckson has collaborated on multiple projects for upcoming artists and has written and produced several new originals for his second album, including Reggae, Jazz and Hip Hop compositions.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida to Jamaican parents, Hinckson’s Caribbean culture inspired a powerful connection with the artistically rich heritage of the islands.
But his sound comes from more than just the pulsating beat of reggae. Citing influences from The Beatles all the way to The Fugees, Hinckson was exposed to the gamut of genres growing up.
“I remember sitting at home with my pops after church, he would pull out his dusty 45’s and play tunes from artists like Louis Armstrong, Buddy Holly, James Brown, and Marvin Gaye. On the more contemporary side, my older sister Deanna had me dancing to Michael Jackson, rapping to LL Cool J, singing to Boyz II Men, and sweating over Janet Jackson.”
Jaime Hinckson was introduced to piano at the age of seven when he met his “angel in disguise,” Joan McMorris. “Miss Mac,” as he affectionately called her, planted the seed of music in his life that would soon grow into an unfathomable talent.
Take Flight
Growing tired of classical piano, at the age of 14 Hinckson discovered the sweet sound of Monty Alexander and his true calling – Jazz.
He went on to study under Leslie Butler, a man known as “one of he most ingenious pianists to ever come out of Jamaica.”
Throughout high school, he competed in both classical and contemporary piano competitions across Florida.
At age 14, his music career took a leap after winning a national NAACP ACT-SO competition as a sophomore in high school.
Performing as a solo pianist, he placed among two seniors with full bands backing them. He was gradually making a name for himself when his growing success caught the attention of a few international promoters.
He went on to play at the 2006 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica alongside well-known artists including John Legend, Shaggy, Patti LaBelle, Al Green, and Air Supply.
After taking a break from music to pursue a degree in engineering, Hinckson returned to his passion and gathered a few talented musicians in the small town of Gainesville to complete a long-awaited reggae jazz project.
Months of rehearsals and multiple recording sessions later, Take Flight finally debuted. Releasing his first album was a milestone that has inspired him to soar to new heights, he said.
“It made me realize I could never cheat my music fate again.”
In 2014, Hinckson moved to Los Angeles to fully dedicate himself to his music career.
