I have been working with the Chicago-now Denver based artist, Jaeser (aka Josh Felix) for nearly 20 years in the background of my other projects. This guy has serious talent on so many levels and really brings the lyrical fire to whatever project we collaborate on. For those who know my 'Jazzyspoon' project well enough, I have used vocal samples of his for several of my tracks over the years. But we technically never really finished anything but a few of the songs, one of which I released in my more compilation style albums (the broken heartist). Well, I am pleased to finally share some of these in an official release after all of these years. There is a lot more on the back burner where this came from. The biggest thanks to my long time friend and cohort, Jaeser, who helped steer me into paths of music I might not have touched otherwise and helped me grow as an individual and an artist. I owe you many and much, J. Let's have a beer soon.

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Jaes 1 - Jazzyspoon and Jaeser

This was recorded around 2004 or 2005 when I was working on vocals for my album IT'S A GAME, at Mark Greenberg's garage studio in Chicago where we did some of the initial tracks. The song is called "Good to Know" and it came out fine on the record, I swear! But somehow for awhile I could not get that first note accomplished, and Rian Murphy and Mark Greenberg were NOT gonna let me get away with it without some commentary LOL!!! They are such funny guys, and so much fun to work with. Love 'em both to bits. <3

It's a Game

Good To Know (LMAO Outtake)

Was playing around with this the other day.  A 20 year old track for a future release..

Cold Poet (23 mix) - Jaes 1

A charming holiday ditty created by Mark Greenberg and sung by me! This is my 11th submission for Jon Solomon's annual 25-Hour Holiday Marathon on WPRB. Thanks Mark! Thanks Jon!

Gift of the Flu

Cancer and The Fixer (alt mix)

Complicated Things (alt mix)

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This track is celebrating a 20 year birthday today.  I wrote it on a lonely weekend in 2005 while missing my old friends.  Later on, I had some new friends sit in and help me finish it.  It's old news to anyone who knows me, but I still love the vibe of this track.

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Supernova Lifestyle

The artist known as Generic Meds (https://soundcloud.com/iamgenericmeds) sent me a bunch of cool tracks to collab work with 10 years ago and life happened and I never got around to making anything out of it.  Still don't know if I have, but here is where it is at lately.  I don't love it yet and I know he won't either, but I haven't decided what to make happen with this track yet.  All feedback is welcome.

please take the time to get to know his actual stuff - it's amazing and I am shaming him with this work.  https://soundcloud.com/iamgenericmeds

End of Winter (wip)

Found this on an old recovered drive from 2005 and cleaned it up a little for one of my 'from Noise to Water" releases.  It's pretty cringe, but whatever.

Timing Is Everything Else

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Real To Me

Wrote this around 2006.  Found it on an old drive and thought I would update it a little.

Real to Me

The music and synth work is by Aaron Goodwyne with me on guitar/vocals and Jess Peabody on vocals/percussion. Probably throw this on an upcoming 'From Noise to Water" release due out later this year.

An updated version of an old track from me and my Chicago dude, Jaeser.  A track originally recorded in 2007 under the moniker Jaes 1. This song is a capture of the inner monologue running through the mind of maniacal bike courier delivering meaningless things in downtown Chicago.
Free download: https://jazzyspoon.bandcamp.com/album/jaes-1

Jaes 1

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Disappointed - Jazzyspoon and Jaeser

Originally recorded in 2006. The lyrical magician is Jaeser.
Free Download:  https://jazzyspoon.bandcamp.com/album/jaes-1

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Noise Pollution - Jazzyspoon and Jaeser

Another classic form the vault.  A lyrical observation of a day in the life.
Free Download: https://jazzyspoon.bandcamp.com/album/jaes-1

It Just Happens - Jazzyspoon and Jaeser

A classic.  Updated the mix a bit and added to this new release.  Free Download: https://jazzyspoon.bandcamp.com/album/jaes-1

The Broken Heartist (20 mix) - Jazzyspoon and Jaeser

A track recorded in 2008. J. Felix (aka Jaeser) on vocals. A wild, noisy ride. Free Download: https://jazzyspoon.bandcamp.com/album/jaes-1

Bump Magic - Jazzyspoon and Jaeser

Thanks for reading this and visiting my page.I have a pretty wide selection of styles and genres that I work in, so if you don't like the first track or 2 you hear, give a few more a try and I imagine you'll find something of value in the pile.I always appreciate your thoughts on my music, so please feel free to leave comments. I also accept any kinds of feedback/critique, my art grows better and stronger from it.If you ask me to comment on your track (that is unreleased), be ready for the possibility of 'feedback' - not ego-stroking.I'm not attacking you or trying to embarrass you.I'm seriously trying to help your mix/song reach another level, so if you have thin skin about your art/track/music, you may not want to directly ask me to listen/comment. That said, keep in mind it's based entirely on my opinion/experience only, and that's really not worth that much, but I thought it was fair to say this as a few people have gotten offended when I didn't just put "great track" in their timed comments. Honestly, most of the time I only mention what I really like or make mix suggestions, I can see the beauty in everyone's self expression.

Btw, the term "WIP" means it is a work in progress.  These are the developing tracks that I can use feedback on the most.  
p.s. If you should want a a mp3 of anything, just ask. Don't rip a lousy copy when you can easily get a hi-res version.
As Always, thanks for listening.

All of the artwork featured on this page are by myself and/or my close friends.  A particular shout out to C. Common ( http://www.redbubble.com/people/reason ) and Lacy Van Court for letting me use their images or letting me edit their images.  

Cold Poet (23 mix) - Jaes 1

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