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In 2023 Jarez wants you to get ready for a smooth and sultry experience with his newest single titled “Everything You Do” featuring AJ Luke (Guitarist) a longtime band member and friend. The new single is also co-produced by longtime band member and friend Patrick Ross (Keyboardist) This song is the perfect blend of modern and classic, bringing a fresh sound to the genre. With its catchy melody, and groovy rhythm, it's guaranteed to get your foot tapping and head nodding.

Jarez has gone from being known as “Mr. Sexy Saxy’ to the mayor of J FUNK CITY, and now a household name in the Smooth Jazz community. Jarez pervious CD is full of all-star guests and ultra funky goodness. Featured artists include Julian Vaughn, Vandell Andrew, Willie Bradley, Ragan Whiteside and Gerald Albright. J Funk City has made a sizzling impact of the music citizens of the world. With the release of the CD, Jarez became the first indie saxophonist to have number 1’s on all SmoothJazz.com charts at one time with this release. Additionally, the J Funk City mayor made #1 on the Groove Jazz Music Charts and Radio Wave Monitor Charts for the single “24 Hours” (featuring Julian Vaughn), as well as the Top 10 on the Smooth Jazz Network Charts and the Smooth Jazz Billboard charts for the same single. J Funk City features the well-known steamy side of the mayor's saxophone, but lends itself overall to a more muscular and athletic approach for summertime grooving.

Jarez’s rise from the studio to the stage has been a remarkable journey of talent, timing and authentic showmanship. Originally trained as a jazz artist, Jarez understood the necessity for extending his musical outreach to younger audiences, which led to a unique business and musical partnership with hip hop guru Coolio. While managing Coolio, Jarez simultaneously recorded and played his saxophone live around the world with Coolio. Combining his ear for jazz with upscale interpretations of hip hop, Jarez’s music became a prescription for bringing youth back to instrumental music and a solo career sprang forth. In addition to his musical career, Jarez used his knowledge to serve as a spokesperson for Environmental Justice and Climate Change’s (EJCC) campaign, which facilitates Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in educational initiatives regarding global warming. This opportunity also lent him a chance to develop his fan base even further with selections from his “Saxoholic” CD becoming the musical signature for the “Just Environment” radio show, which broadcasted weekly on from Atlanta’s Clark University’s WCLK 91.9, “The Jazz of the City”.

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Gerald Albright
saxophone
Miles Davis
trumpet
Kenny Garrett
saxophone, alto
Charlie Parker
saxophone, alto
Kirk Whalum
saxophone

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

J Funk City

J Star Entertainment LLC
2020

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The Singles

J Star Entertainment LLC
2019

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Sexy Saxy Vol.3

J Star Entertainment LLC
2019

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Blow Your Mind

J Star Entertainment LLC
2017

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In Too Deep

J StarEntertainment LLC
2016

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Sexy Saxy Vol.2

J Star Entertainment LLC
2016

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