Jonathan Daddis

From backbeat stomp, to lightening runs, to virtuosic classical arpeggios and beautiful melodic lines, Jonathan Daddis has positioned himself as one of the most compelling pianists today, with a sound distinctly unique, and a blazing technique and soft touch.

Jonathan studied classical piano with Steve Heyman as a scholarship student at Syracuse University, as well as with Rorianne Schrade at Temple University Prep, and post graduate he studied jazz piano with Ben Paterson.

He first came to national notoriety through his playing, composing, and touring with jam band, Blind Man’s Sun. After which, a move to LA brought with it a ton of opportunity and adventure. He was a principal member in the pop group, Balance, and has shared bills with or performed for Brian McKnight, Dave Navarro, Steven Schwartz, Kara Dioguardi (this was featured on Los Angeles’ CBS2 news), Michale Bolton, Vanessa Williams, The Roots, Pharcyde, Jon Scofield, Los Lobos, The Samples, DJ Shadow.

In addition to 5 recordings with Blind Man’s Sun and Balance, Jonathan has 3 solo cd’s...Zeppelin Jams (2020), My Kind of Music (2021), and Late Bloomer (2024) out on Mother West Records.