Name: Addiction by Jaared
Brand: Jaared
SKU: 020286112822
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

One of the mixed blessings of being an in-demand sideman is struggling to carve out enough time to pursue solo projects. Since breaking out in the smooth jazz world after a lengthy sideman career (Deborah Gibson, Freddie Jackson, Angela Bofill) with 2000's Foreward, which earned him a Best New Artist nomination from the National Smooth Jazz Awards, Jaared has only had one other release (Hangtime) while being most familiar to genre fans as guitarist Peter White's right-hand man; his other major genre credit was as a featured performer on Maximum Grooves' Grammy-nominated Coast to Coast. Addiction, his debut on Trippin N Rhythm, was another shot at establishing him more as his own artist, and the spirited grooving and catchy melodies throughout will definitely inspire, well, addictions from genre listeners looking for sounds that are fresh and cool. Jaared is not reinventing the wheel, but he keeps them spinning joyfully from the get-go on the disco-fied, hard-thumping alto tune "Piccadilly Circus," which features a chorus pairing his edgy horn sound with Norman Brown-like vocalizations. Adding his voice elsewhere -- as on the jumpy soprano gem "That's Alright" and especially "You Like Me Don't You," on which he sings a lovely, soulful lead vocal -- helps this collection stand out from the sax pack. His other trademark vibe is a keen ability to texture horns in all the right spots, and he's aces as a collaborator, writing and playing with labelmate and keyboardist Oli Silk and with the lush guitar of genre star Steve Oliver on the sensuous, easily rhythmic soprano ballad "Jamaican Winds." Jaared's picture-perfect blend of groove, melody, edge, and exotica makes this disc one of 2008's best smoothies. ~ Jonathan Widran

1. Piccadilly Circus

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

2. That's Alright

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

3. You Like Me Don't You

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

4. Addiction

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

5. Crosswalk

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

6. Blinded by Delight

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

7. Cruisin' the Strip

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

8. Jamaican Winds

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

9. Nights in Rio

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

10. Your Smile

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

11. Deuces Wild

by Jaared

Primary Artist: Jaared; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Jaared; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 35 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Rock, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz

Label

TRIPPIN' 'N' RHYTHM

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 4, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

20286112822

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Addiction

1. Piccadilly Circus

2. That's Alright

3. You Like Me Don't You

4. Addiction

5. Crosswalk

6. Blinded by Delight

7. Cruisin' the Strip

8. Jamaican Winds

9. Nights in Rio

10. Your Smile

11. Deuces Wild

Technical Specifications

Addiction

Product information

Release options

1. Piccadilly Circus

2. That's Alright

3. You Like Me Don't You

4. Addiction

5. Crosswalk

6. Blinded by Delight

7. Cruisin' the Strip

8. Jamaican Winds

9. Nights in Rio

10. Your Smile

11. Deuces Wild

Technical Specifications