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ORDER YOUR COPY of JaR - SCENE 29 - released October 1st, 2008 in the US. Now also available as a digital download!

JaR - SCENE 29 now released in Japan with BONUS Track - SOMETIMES YOU WIN!!! Listen to it by clicking the link at the top of the tracks listing on this page.

Check out a few REVIEWS!!!

To those of you who wish to know the concept of the album cover. Yes, the song SCENE 29 was the inspiration. Please note SCENE 29 came about as Jay and Randy both enjoy Film Noir movies. The verbal content of the best mystery movies reflect the "cool lingo" of the 1940’s, which formed the lyric outline for the song.

With the above in mind, the album was photographed as to look like a color poster of the late 1940’s film noir similar to a painting. The photographer (Denise Luko) clearly understood the concept getting the look we were after! The room in which photos were taken is the Hat and Hare in the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.

The people in the photo are (from left to right)
- ?, Jay, and Randy. The "?" person for now shall remain a mystery with clues as to discover who he is in our next album. - JaR

All songs written by

RANDY GOODRUM - Randscape Music (ASCAP)
JAY GRAYDON - Noted For The Record (ASCAP)
CURE KIT composed by Randy Goodrum, Jay Graydon and Tim Hosman* - *Poetic Justice Publishing (ASCAP)
Arranged by Randy Goodrum and Jay Graydon
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Jay Graydon and Randy Goodrum
Produced by Randy Goodrum and Jay Graydon

Musicians and Vocalists:
RANDY GOODRUM - lead and backing vocals, piano, keyboards, synths, drums
JAY GRAYDON - lead and backing vocals, guitars, synths, drums
CARYL MACK PARKER - additional vocals on GPS
TIM HOSMAN - orchestration in the intro of Call Donovan as well as the "Donovan" voice sound in the fade.

SONGS:

CURE KIT

CALL DONOVAN

ESQUIRE

MAKE SOMEBODY

YOUR HEARTBREAK - Check out VIDEO here!

WORLDS APART

SCENE 29

GPS

CRUMBLE DOWN

GLEN'S HAIR

THE CABO CAD

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(bonus track on the Japanese release only)

SOMETIMES YOU WIN

REVIEWS

Jay, & Randy;
Please feel free to post this on your webpage reviews.
JaR CD "Scene 29" is outstanding, and important music. I consider Jay Graydon's "Airplay for the Planet" to be one of my essential desert island CD's. As such, any release by Jay, is considered essential to my music collection. Jay latest doesn't disappoint - it's brilliant. Certain tracks like "Glen's Hair", "GPS", and "The Cabo Cad" are just remarkable ! The whole record is clearly giving Steely Dan - a run for their money. Incredible Musicanship, production, mastering, and writing. You can't expect nothing less than perfection from these guys: Graydon and Goodrum - We can only hope that they continue to release more and more records, as no one else is playing and releasing music this great currently.
Thanks! Owen - http:owenyost.com - New York
JaR Scene 29
author: CR
Just like fine wine, Graydon and Goodrum are getting better with age!!!
slickthelick
Yeah, cool cats and old heros never die! This is as good as it gets! Next level would be to have some of their old musician friends (Jerry Hey to mention one) sitting in. Let´s see that happen for JaR 2:)
joelsilfver
great! I must order this CD immediately
jamiehosmer
These guys are brilliant.
rvfg
Sensational!
lukePaulNorman
cool music,killer solos,great vibe.High quality music!!!!
klippermannen
its like stily dan and "sambainrio" with pop and airplay!! love the solo in track 7
watchingmansc
I agree with "stefolof" Well said, my friend.
larascha
Greeeaaaate
kimikimi003
unbelievable! Excellent.! Jay! you are the geniuses really,the most wonderful artist among the world's No.1!
stefolof
First class songwriting! And noone solos like The Rake!
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
JaR drives me crazy!!!:o)
author: Lorenzo, Italy
Dear Dear Jay,
my friend, I have just received the JaR cd and it really drives me crazy!!! I have been listening on and on to it in the last 48 hours and I have no words to express my gratitude for such a masterpiece!!! I had a thrill comparable to the one I had when I first heard Airplay or Steve Kipner...You and Randy are two geniuses and you were so corageous in doing an album like Scene 29 nowadays. No weak tunes, everything is at top level. Your songwriting is outstanding, always so full of personality and top class! And the lyrics are really brilliant..."he's richer than Foz" is fantastic!!!! :o) It's not easy to choose my favourite tunes, everything is so top level, and I know I will wear out my cd, that's why I bought 2 copies :o) and I'll buy the japanese edition as soon as it comes out.
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!
New JaR album...love it!
author: André - Montreal, Canada
Hey Jay,
Great job with the new JaR album!! You guys are truly geniuses (just to state the obvious) and this confirms it! I love the production quality and vocal harmonies. Randy's voice and lyrics are silky smooth. Your guitar noodling is, well, out of this world! You always seem to find the right notes and pitch - love it! "Cure Kit" is an INSTANT classic - this song just blew my mind when I first heard it! Great intro song - I was jumping up and down. "Call Donovan", "Scene 29", and "Glen's Hair" are also favourites of mine. I hope that you guys release another JaR album. Just a couple of requests... I was sort of hoping for more ballads as both Randy and yourself are well-known for some great ones (ex: Who's Holding Donna Now, Coming Home, After the Love Is Gone, Roxane, Saving It Up,...I could go on). I am hoping that you will throw a couple more ballads on your next JaR release for me. As well, do you foresee any future collaborations with David Foster? I would love to see another "Foster-Goodrum-Graydon" penned song on the next JaR release :) :) :)
Anyway, take care (and God bless you guys - the torchbearers of the smooth Westcoast sound!)
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!!!
Ken Volpe of Guitar Jam Daily "I’ve been looking forward to this CD for a long time. It’s the latest offering from JaR, which is Jay Graydon and Randy Goodrum." - Read the full review here!
Perfection & Grace
author: barney
What a great album, well, what would one expect from 'Jay Graydon' & 'Randy Goodrum'! This ones got 'Steely Dan' running through its blood, & it works! If you've ever heard 'Randy Goodrum's' solo album 'Fools Paradise' (produced by 'Elliot Scheiner' of 'Steely Dan'/'Eagles' fame) then you know exactly what to expect. Great chord progressions, wonderful melodies, unbelievable musicianship. As for 'Jay Graydon', where do i begin? His peerless song writing, 'Turn Your Love Around' 'George Benson', 'After The Love Has Gone', 'Earth Wind And Fire', 'Mornin', 'Al Jarreau', etc. Then his Grammy winning production work with 'Manhattan Transfer', 'Dionne Warwick', 'Air Supply', to name but just a few! His Guitar playing ain't bad either, check out his solos on 'Steely Dan's' 'Peg' & 'Steve Kipner's' 'The Ending', definitive Graydon! 'Goodrum' & 'Graydon' make stunning music together, 'Monkey House' & '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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