"Old Adages" is a smooth jazz track that brings classic wisdom to life. 

The most important thing about this song is that my dad liked it, and he is not a music person.

The song uses a blend of laid-back rhythms with thoughtful storytelling, and explores why certain sayings stand the test of time. With a relaxed yet introspective vibe, it serves as a reminder that "Life is a journey, not just a destination."

Whether you're sipping coffee, winding down after a long day, or just looking for some lyrical inspiration, this jazz-infused piece will have you nodding along to the wisdom of the past.

🎷 Style: Chill Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Vocal Jazz
🎹 Influences: Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mose Allison
🔊 Mood: Reflective, Relaxed, Philosophical


Old Adages

Old Adages – A Chill Jazz Reflection on Timeless Wisdom

Hybrid Roots creates music that blends jazz, soul, grunge, and spoken word—rooted in fatherhood, balance, emotional depth, and human connection.

Each song is a moment of real-time healing—guided by rhythms of love, work, struggle, and the shared language of care.

From parenting through pain to rediscovering peace in rhythm, Hybrid Roots doesn’t offer escape. He offers return:

🌱 Return to rhythm
🌱 Return to roots
🌱 Return to what matters

Debut single “Life’s Balance” released June 13, 2025.

Old Adages – A Chill Jazz Reflection on Timeless Wisdom

Andy Brotherton