Jaared (pronounced "Jared"; born Ralph Jaared Arosemena, January 20, 1967) is an American contemporary jazz saxophonist based in Washington, D.C.[1] In 2002, he was nominated the Best New Artist of the Year for 2002 by The National Smooth Jazz Association [2]

Jaared
Jaared performing in London, 2010
Jaared performing in London, 2010
Background information
Born (1967-01-20) January 20, 1967 (age 57)
OriginWashington, D.C., U.S.
GenresContemporary jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, instrumentalist
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1994–present
LabelsTrippin'N'Rhythm
Websitejaared.com

Jaared suffered from asthma as a child, and almost died on from the chronic lung disease. His doctor told his family that learning to play a wind instrument would strengthen his lungs, and Jaared chose the Alto Sax.[3]

Jaared tours with a famous British contemporary jazz guitarist Peter White.[4] Jaared is a regular guest on the Jimi King show, which airs EST 12- 2 pm on Sundays.[5]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Foreword – 2001 (Label: Lightyear)
  • Hangtime – 2002 (Label: Lightyear)
  • Addiction – 2008 (Label: Trippin 'n' Rhythm)
  • Manhattan Nights – 2010 (Label: Trippin 'n' Rhythm)

References

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  1. ^ "Jaared – Biography on MSN Music". Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2008.
  2. ^ "Jazz Monthly Reviews – jaared".
  3. ^ "Smooth Jazz Now.com : Jaared Interview". Archived from the original on November 21, 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.
  4. ^ "Home". peterwhite.com.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 12, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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