Biography
Ari Lehman is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor. A classically-trained pianist, he attended NYU, where he studied big band orchestration and jazz piano. He went on to record and tour with reggae and worldbeat bands in the US and abroad.
In 2004, Lehman launched FIRST JASON, named for his distinction in playing the first Jason Voorhees of the iconic horror film “Friday the 13th,” and has been melting faces ever since, slashing machete to metal with his keytar. His boot-stomping music includes elements of jazz, rock, Afrobeat, Middle Eastern, classical, reggae, classical, and punk. Lehman has been entertaining audiences in a variety of venues across the country, UK, and in Europe. FIRST JASON has supported many major acts including ICE NINE KILLS, AVATAR, IN THIS MOMENT, INCANTATION & TWIZTID.
“Razor sharp hooks, monster playing and infectious melodies take FIRST JASON to a level that you need to see to believe! Their DIY work ethic and expertly crafted material are winning over legions of fans with every note they shred!” – SPENCER CHARNAS of ICE NINE KILLS
“First Jason is amazing… hits you over the head with an anvil being swung at 1000 miles an hour by the metal gods. Lehman and crew break out of your speakers in surround-sound, get in your face, flash you the devil horns… will leave your jaw dragging across the floor.” – COLLEGE NEWS
