About

Jason Wexler is the founder, producer, and creative force behind The Chillest, a musical project that has since evolved into an independent record label. With a lifelong passion for music and a background in jazz piano, he has built The Chillest around a simple concept: reimagining familiar songs as warm, soothing instrumental arrangements that create an atmosphere of calm, comfort, and nostalgia.

Raised in a music filled home in New York City, he developed an appreciation for music at an early age. Inspired by his father, a self-taught guitarist, he began piano lessons at just four years old. With the encouragement and support of his family, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Piano from Rutgers University.

Growing up in New York provided Wexler with countless opportunities to experience live music, perform in school ensembles, and collaborate with friends in various musical projects. His professional career has since spanned performances with artists including Stolar, Troye Sivan, and Stephen Kellogg, as well as appearances at venues, festivals, and on tours around the world. He also served as a member of the house band for ABC's Katie, hosted by Katie Couric.

The inspiration for The Chillest came from an unexpected place: fatherhood. Following the birth of his second son in 2017, he found himself searching for music that could help soothe his particularly fussy newborn. While exploring instrumental versions of familiar songs, he discovered that much of the available music was either too ambient or too dynamic to create the calming atmosphere he envisioned. Recognizing an opportunity to fill that gap, he set out to create the music he wished existed.

What began as a personal project quickly developed into something much larger. Today, The Chillest boasts over 40 albums of instrumental covers, along with a growing collection of original compositions, spanning an extraordinary range of artists and genres, from The Beatles and Taylor Swift to Disney classics and everything in between. The project's music has accumulated more than 200 million streams on Spotify, and almost 1 billion streams and views across streaming sites and social media, connecting with listeners around the world.

Wexler describes the signature sound of The Chillest as a "warm blanket" - music that combines the familiarity and nostalgia of beloved songs with gentle, thoughtfully crafted piano arrangements. The result is a uniquely comforting listening experience designed to create a peaceful atmosphere for listeners of all ages.

What started as an effort to bring a little more calm into his own family's life has grown into a musical community shared by millions. Through The Chillest, he hopes to continue bringing that same sense of comfort, familiarity, and peace to listeners everywhere.