JAR: Scene 29

JaR

Scene 29

© 2008 Jay Graydon / Randy Goodrum (634479876011)

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Imagine Steely Dan meets Airplay and Pages in a blend of strong catchy melodies with subtle lyrical hooks, pop with jazzy flavors and superb performances with a touch of humor.

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1 Cure Kit
2 Call Donovan
3 Esquire
4 Make Somebody
5 Your Heartbreak
6 Worlds Apart
7 Scene 29
8 Gps
9 Crumble Down
10 Glen's Hair
11 The Cabo Cad

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"You guys have taken the torch from Steely Dan and have run miles and miles ahead" - Steve Lukather

SCENE 29
is a melodic masterpiece with songs across the board - a mixture of Pop, R&B, AC, AOR and Jazz by the modern masters, highly acclaimed songwriters, hit makers and lifelong colleagues, JAY GRAYDON and RANDY GOODRUM, working together as the supergroup - JaR. The album is superbly crafted, loaded with original, sophisticated, catchy songs, with subtle harmonies and interesting melodic hooks, co-written and co-produced by Jay and Randy.

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. All songs are presented with exceptional playing and singing by these seasoned musicians and accomplished songwriters.

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.

Check out a video on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65f35iPO0zc - in which Jay and Randy share with us how they worked on their hit song YOUR HEARTBREAK.

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".

RANDY GOODRUM
is an internationally renowned music industry veteran as well, a songwriter who has penned standards (YOU NEEDED ME, which was a Grammy Nominee for Song Of The Year, 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 was inducted into the prestigious Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

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  • Wow!! GREAT - as expected from these legends :-)
    author: Per Thomsen

    Graydon and Goodrum together - perfect! Thank you!!

  • Best music I've heard in a long time!
    author: Leo Hernandez

    These album is pure music genius, very rearly can you listen to an entire CD and be captured by every song from beginning to end. I've listend to my copy every day. I'm speachless so just buy it and hear for yourself, these cats are the best at what they do.

  • I have been waiting for something like this!
    author: Steve Recendez

    I can't tell you how much I love this album. Randy was kind enough to give me a copy at the NAMM show. The guitar playing of Jay Graydon is truly inspiring, in one word; "Tasty". The Virtuous keyboard playing of Randy is soothing to the soul. What really hits home with me is the vibe of the songwriting going on. The best I have heard in many, many years. Steve Lukather was totally right!

  • Best album in this Year!!
    author: Konstantin Terekhov

    This is for Stelly Dan funs.Cool idea,music and recording!!

  • Just Great
    author: Eiji Yamaguchi

    Every home should have one. Every time I listen this album, find something new. Please keep making music Jay. Eiji

  • JaR - Scene 29
    author: Rick Ferrante

    I wish I knew how Jay Graydon comes up with his guitar parts..... then I wish I knew how he manages to play them like he does..... Amazing... to say the very least! Great stuff!

  • Freshly created mature stuff
    author: Arnold Gross

    It’s like being beamed back into the 1970’s, the great years of bands like Steely Dan, Chicago, The Eagles, Doobie Bros. and so forth. For a guy like me who’s musically socialized in this era it’s simply fantastic to be able to listen to freshly created stuff of this “old”, sorry, mature kind. I love it. Thanks a lot to you Jay and Ran. P.S.: I do like especially the great songwriting, soloing and drum programming. Deep in your soul you guys must be drummers. But nevertheless next time please spend some money and give a drummer of flesh and blood the chance to show his artistry. The sound would presumably be better yet.

  • demo
    author: Jack Durieux

    Great demo you guys, can't wait to hear the album with actual musicians playing on it.

  • JaR Scene 29
    author: CR

    Just like fine wine, Graydon and Goodrum are getting better with age!!!

  • fantastic album!
    author: Gidi

    this is a great album of Mr. Graydon i loved it all songs are played well and sounds fantastic!!

  • Fantastic!!
    author: Kenny K.

    Since I heard the new album information, I really waited to issue this. I like his sound and creates for a long time, and this album gave me a fantastic tunes again. I hope his continuous activity, and some "LIVE" performance, too.

  • author: Erik

    I bought this album unheard. Being an old Graydon-fan I felt it was no risk, it's got to be good..... After listening to it a couple of times I can only say that it is another masterpiece in my CD-collection!!!

  • Scene 29
    author: Joe Nesser

    Just got around to writing this review, but Jay has played his arse off on this one. The solos are great, the lyrics are catchy. The only thing I would add for the next album is a real drummer and bassist, along with a set of saxes, alto, tenor, and bari, ala Tom Scott to give it more of a jazzy feel. Let the solos rest with Jay and Randy, but use the horns to be an integral extension of the vocals. And, also have Champlin do a song or two. Maybe a double CD??? I'd pay the $40 to have it.

  • Fabulous
    author: Carl Gulbranson

    Great album from great musicians. This album gets better and better each time i play it. Thanks guys!

  • For a friend
    author: Matte A Sweden

    Bought this CD for a friend and he is very very satisfied with the masterpiece.

  • It does not betray！
    author: Yasushi Otsuka

    I was longing for the release of this album. This is a good album as expected. No, it is wonderful more than it expected. The work of the next time of this unit is already long in coming.

  • Fantastic !
    author: David L.

    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. Fans of The Dan should buy Scene 29, that's what music is all about ! As usual Jay Graydon plays his guitar with elegant and intelligent accuracy and Randy Goodrum, the piano virtuoso. Please open your ears and BUY THIS GEM !!! NOW !!!

  • Christmas, Easter and Birthday at a time
    author: Chris from Germany

    These little tunes really put tears of joy to my eyes! A perfect mix of jazzy Steely Dan and souly "Turn your love around". This truly is a melodic masterpiece. I wish you a whole lot of airplay, guys! Don't let us wait another 15 years please! Kind regards from Germany

  • GREAT
    author: Jens Wöhrmann

    what can you say about this masterpiece ? it's a highlight in my cd collection - G R E A T

  • Sensational!!!
    author: Veronica

    What a pleasure it's been to find such great new music as I've been finding this year! The music industry may be ignoring the need for mature, high quality, classy, intelligent, fun and tasty music, but these guys haven't been. Outstanding! I love this Cd enough to buy a few more for gifts! Way to go, Jay and Randy!

  • GREAT new music from Jay and Randy
    author: Massimo Magni

    I'm totally knocked out by this record. What a release! I listened to it zillion of times, and I'm playing it for all the people I know, and they are VERY impressed. I wish JaR great success with this record. You deserve to sell millions and play stadiums and arenas. It is sad that most of the people out there buys crap, while there is around music on this level of sophistication, talent and experience. BUY THIS CD NOW !!!!!

  • Fantastic West Coast CD!
    author: Gary A. Scharg

    These guys are first class musicians, and Jay's engineering skill never ceases to amaze me. Great to hear Jay's vocals which have been in such short supply since Airplay days. His guitar style is so unique also, sparse but elegant and lush. Randy's vocals are also a sound for sore ears, been grooving on his vocals and music since the early Dave Grusin days and his prolific solo career in Japan. Great songwriting by these guys, wonderfully performed and good continuity of material. Highest marks for production values, no Low-Fi here! Buy this CD!

  • A really, really, really good album!!
    author: Danne

    In fact, it´s the best album in a very long time. These two gentlemen really know how play... Just Great music!! BUY!!!

  • Perfection & Grace
    author: barney

    What a great album, well, what would one expect from Jay Graydon & Randy Goodrum! This one's got 'Steely Dan' running through its blood, & it works! If you've ever heard Randy Goodrum's debut album 'Fools Paradise' from 1982 (produced by 'Elliot Scheiner' of 'Steely Dan'/'The Eagles' fame) then you'll know exactly what to expect. Great chord progressions, wonderful melodies & unbelievable musicianship. As for Jay Graydon, where do i begin? His Grammy Award winning song writing, 'Turn Your Love Around', 'George Benson', 'After The Love Has Gone', 'Earth Wind And Fire'. Then his peerless production work with 'Manhattan Transfer', 'Al Jarreau', 'Herbie Hancock', 'Air Supply' & 'Dionne Warwick'. To name but just a hand full! His Guitar playing ain't bad either, check out his solos on 'Steely Dan's' 'Peg' & 'Steve Kipner's' 'The Ending', (which he also produced) definitive Graydon! Goodrum & Graydon make stunning music together, this album has many elements of Graydon's work with the great 'David Foster', but essentially it sounds like a tribute to the music of Becker & Fagen. 'Monkey House', 'Samuel Purdey' & JAR are the only bands to do the 'Dan' with conviction, perfection & Grace.

  • Is it Christmas already!
    author: Ulf Stensland

    First Steve, then Bill and now this! I wonder what's next! This is what it is really all about; great songs with great groove! Can't wait to put the CD in my car! The torch is in good hands!

  • Nice
    author: Mats Arvidzon

    Very good music again from Jay

  • Yippi
    author: Sverre Torjuul

    Yes! Been waiting many years for this! Jay Graydon All Star at Rockefeller was a classic! Another CD going to Norway!

  • WOW!!!!!
    author: Petter Solholm

    I have been waiting for something like this for many years now!!! Thank you tank you tank you, Jay and Randy for doing this album and for giving it out!! Im looking forward to getting the cd in the mail!! The soundclips is just great!!! Many greetings from Norway! Petter Solholm

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