Elektra/Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz is completing his second studio album, the follow-up to his 2002 debut, "Waiting For My Rocket To Come." The singer/musician's new set is being produced by Steve Lillywhite, who most recently produced U2's new album, and has worked with a range of artists over the years - including the Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, and many others. Mraz recently wrapped up a series of sessions at Allaire Studios near Woodstock, New York, and is now putting the finishing touches on the album at his home studio in San Diego, California.
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The Virginia-born musician spent his late-teens performing his songs on the streets of New York City, eventually moving to California in 1999. Settling in San Diego, Mraz became a fixture on the coffeehouse scene. Word of his blend of folk, pop, hip-hop, and roots-rock soon spread, and in 2002, Mraz released his Elektra debut, " Waiting For My Rocket To Come."
The album - which is nearing the RIAA platinum mark - received critical praise and featured the singles "Remedy (I Won't Worry)," "You & I Both," and "Curbside Prophet."
Mraz has headlined a series of national tours and shared stages with Coldplay, Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews Band, Jewel, Liz Phair, David Gray, and others, playing over 200 shows in 2003. Earlier this year, Mraz toured theUnited States with a solo acoustic tour, dubbed "The Tour of the Curbside Prophets."
While waiting for Mraz's new album to come, this summer he released the two-disc CD/DVD collection, "Tonight, Not Again: Jason Mraz Live At The Eagles Ballroom" - which captures the experience of one of his concerts.
