Jaared
Jaared (pronounced exactly like Jared) (born Ralph Jaared Arosemena in Washington, DC on January 20, 1967) is a Washington, DC-based contemporary jazz saxophonist.[1] In 2002 he was nominated the Best New Artist of the Year for 2002 by The National Smooth Jazz Association [2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaared Arosemena |
| Born | January 20, 1967 |
| Origin | Washington DC |
| Genres | Contemporary jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Trippin'N'Rhythm |
| Website | http://www.jaared.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
Albums
- Foreword – 2001 (Label: Lightyear)
- Hangtime – 2002 (Label: Lightyear)
- Addiction – 2008 (Label: Trippin 'n' Rhythm)
- Manhattan Nights – 2010 (Label: Trippin 'n' Rhythm)
References
- "Jaared - Biography on MSN Music". Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2008.
- "Jazz Monthly Reviews - jaared".
- "Smooth Jazz Now.com : Jaared Interview". Archived from the original on November 21, 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.
- "Home". peterwhite.com.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 12, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
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External links
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