JAY GRAYDON and RANDY GOODRUM as the new supergroup - JaR - are releasing their first album - SCENE 29!
Released on: September 20, 2008, 6:12 am
Press Release Author: JaRZONE Records
Industry: Entertainment
Press Release Summary: JAY GRAYDON and RANDY GOODRUM - highly acclaimed songwriters, hit makers, lifelong friends and colleagues - have teamed up and are now working together as the new supergroup - JaR - releasing their first album - SCENE 29.
Press Release Body: JAY GRAYDON and RANDY GOODRUM, having worked together many times in the past, have teamed up as the new supergroup - JaR - and are now releasing their first album - SCENE 29. This album is a melodic masterpiece with songs across the board - a mixture of Pop, R&B, AC, AOR and Jazz. Two years of hard work, writing and recording new material, has resulted in an incredible set of songs with amazing melodies and outstanding playing and singing by these seasoned musicians and accomplished songwriters. The album is superbly crafted, loaded with original, sophisticated, catchy songs, with subtle harmonies and interesting melodic hooks, co-written and co-produced by Randy and Jay. The musical concept is totally new, yet slightly familiar to anyone into the Steely Dan sound, as the songs build on a similar formula with complex jazz-influenced chord structures that are pleasant to the ear with unexpected musical twists, as well as apt, fun and innovative lyrics.
As usual Jay Graydon plays his guitar with elegant and intelligent accuracy and Randy Goodrum, the piano virtuoso, with many international hits over the years, adds to the magic of JaR with his inventive solos, jazzy voicings and exciting lyrical flavors. Further, the groove is mature, featuring both cats' voices in a harmonious blend - the perfect pair of exceptional musical gifts.
"You guys have taken the torch from Steely Dan and have run miles and miles ahead!!!" - Steve Lukather
JAY GRAYDON is a music industry veteran, internationally renowned, with many hits over the years. He is a Los Angeles top songwriter, recording artist, guitarist, producer, arranger, engineer, and more - twice Grammy awarded with 12 top five Grammy finalist nominations, among them are for instance the winning R&B songs AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE (also nominated SONG OF THE YEAR) and TURN YOUR LOVE AROUND and the nominations for e.g. the prestigious title "Producer of the Year" as well as a Grammy top five finalist nomination for "Best Engineered Recording". More info at jaygraydon.com
RANDY GOODRUM is an internationally renowned music industry veteran as well, a songwriter who has penned standards (YOU NEEDED ME, FOOLISH HEART), number one records (OH SHERRIE, BLUER THAN BLUE), and numerous major hits in all areas of music - pop, rock, AC, R&B, and country. He wrote WHO'S HOLDING DONNA NOW with Jay Graydon and David Foster, and IF SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN FAITHFUL for CHICAGO to name a few more hits. Randy is always associated with a unique style and outstanding execution whether in songwriting, producing, or performing. In October of 2000 Randy's career-long dream was realized as he was inducted into the prestigious Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame. More info at randygoodrum.com
JaR - SCENE 29 will be released in the US on CD BABY on October 1, and will also be available to pre-order shortly via the JaR web site www.jarzone.com
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