Jasper Ward

Joining AIR in 2019, Jasper has established a dedicated client base and is a highly regarded mastering and vinyl cutting engineer. He prioritises a collaborative workflow that pivots on clear communication and a strong appreciation for the artist’s perspective.

In mastering, Jasper has worked with both major labels and independent artists, gaining credits with David Bowie, Adam Lambert, Olivia Dean, Yard Act, ArrDee, Jazmin Bean, English Teacher, and Divorce. Jasper has a particular proficiency in stem mastering, which offers greater flexibility and precision in shaping a track/album.

In his time as a vinyl cutting engineer, Jasper has been trusted with new releases from a range of well-known artists. U2, Bring Me The Horizon, Lola Young, Paloma Faith, Liam Payne, Perrie Edwards, The Wombats, Purple Disco Machine, Kaytranada, Olivia Dean, Tom Walker, Lightning Seeds, MK, M Huncho, Myles Smith, Dylan, Deacon Blue, Butcher Brown, Louis Dunford, Pa Salieu, Hard Life (Easy Life), and Hermanos Gutierrez are among this list.

Simultaneously, he has built a long resume of catalogue cuts, including legendary names such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, The Who, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Dolly Parton, B.B. King, Kraftwerk, The Cure, Craig David, The Specials, Echo & The Bunnymen, Jamiroquai, The Pogues, The Yardbirds, Johnny Marr, Stone Temple Pilots, Swedish House Mafia, Kasabian, Lianne La Havas, Gloria Jones, Bonnie Tyler, Sugababes, The Corrs, Ultravox, Natalie Imbruglia, Labrie Siffre, Lake Street Dive, and The Orb.

Following his time as an assistant engineer at Peter Gabriel Ltd and Real World Studios, Jasper began his mastering career at AIR as an assistant, becoming a full-time mastering engineer in 2021. He holds a Tonmeister degree from the University of Surrey, where his final-year thesis focused on mastering. During his early years at AIR, he assisted on mastering sessions for releases by Pink Floyd, George Michael, John Coltrane, David Bowie, and Miles Davis.

Contact lucylaunder@airstudios.com for booking enquiries.