About Jared

BAY AREA · SAN DIEGO

Jared Carbajal

Jared is a Bay Area saxophonist whose work spans pop, R&B, Latin, rock, jazz, and funk. He began performing locally at sixteen and earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and Saxophone Performance at San Diego State University.

A Yamaha Artist and founder of The (408) Collective, Jared has recorded at Capitol Records and toured the United States and Europe. His performance credits include Rick Ross, Tito Puente Jr., Huey Dunbar, Gordon Goodwin, Wayne Bergeron, and Jon Faddis.

His work also includes television appearances, commercials, and performances with projects such as Starman, Three Flower Jam, and The Francis Experience. Behind the camera, he photographs food, drinks, portraits, and events, alongside video and drone work.