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Jarez - 421
Jarez - 421
Jarez  |  Only if You Knew feat Nathan Mitchell

Famously known for touring with Coolio and his guest appearances on the late rapper's hipster web series "Cookin' With Coolio," heavy groovin' sax virtuoso Jarez has taken on two spot-on nicknames in recent years: "Mr. Sexy Saxy" and "Mayor of J Funk City." On his dazzling, relentlessly rhythmic latest album 421 - cleverly named for his birth date - he embodies both monikers full force, creating his most personal expressions yet via a powerful blend of heart-tugging melodies, adventurous sonic textures and tight, propulsive beats, complemented by some sweet romantic gestures. Along for the spirited, high-octane jam are a batch of guest smooth jazz stalwarts, including Grammy nominated pianist Nathan Mitchell, trumpeter Lin Rountree, guitarist Patrick Yandall and #1 Billboard Smooth Jazz charting bassist Julian Vaughan.