Album Notes

"Jared's style and songwriting soar on "Blue Alleluia", with a style and smoothness that carries the listener away. It's music that lifts your spirits, even when addressing loss, sorrow, or what's not right with the world." -Gary Hizer, Urban Tulsa, 6/05 Tulsa Native, singer-songwriter, Jared Tyler, makes his national debut with the release of BLUE ALLELUIA, an album produced by the legendary Russ Titelman, on Russ's new label, Walking Liberty Records, NYC. Russ is an icon of a producer having produced many of the major recording artists of the past three decades,including Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, George Harrison, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Cyndi Lauper, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett,and many more. Featuring some of music's greats such as EmmyLou Harris and Willy Weeks, this debut record showcases Jared's free and smooth vocal style and his multi-instrumental talents through eleven original songs, supported by a powerful cast of musicians, singers, songwriters, and engineers. World beat Americana Soul might come to mind when listening to the rhythmic grooves and passionate heartbeat of the Jared Tyler sound. Jared began working with Russ Titelman two years ago, after meeting him through fellow native Tulsan and friend, Mary Kay Place. At the time Mary Kay and Jared were both working on the movie,"KILLER DILLER", which is to be released this year, featuring Fred Willard (Waiting for Guffman), Lucas Black (SlingBlade),Will Lee Scott (October Sky), John Michael Higgins, Mary Kay Place, and veteran blues artist Taj Mahal. Playing the role of Raymond, Jared makes his feature film debut on the big screen. Oklahoma native, Jared Tyler, started playing the mandolin, singing, and writing songs at an early age. From Merle Haggard to Stevie Wonder to Emmylou Harris to Tracy Chapman, Tyler has been influenced by a wide range of musicians during his 26 years. Tyler's music is as diverse and complex as it is warm and inviting. The gripping, soulful sound of his voice mesmerizes everyone who hears it. Among others, Tyler has opened for a wide range of artists and bands such as Nickel Creek, Merle Haggard, Wilco, Shelby Lynne, Dave Wilcox, Shannon Lawson, and Willis Alan Ramsey. In 2000, he toured with legendary singer/songwriter Malcolm Holcombe. Tyler has recorded with Holcombe; Shannon Lawson; the Tractors; Jelly RollJohnson; bassist and producer, Dave Pomeroy; and producer, Scott Harding,EmmyLou Harris, Mary Kay Place, and many more. While his crowds continue to grow around Tulsa, Jared is beginning to plot a world tour to push "Blue Alleluia." Constantly expanding and finding new venues, such as ITunes and CD Baby, he hopes to give his universal music broad exposure worldwide.