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

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 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

  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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