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I was raised playing music in coffeehouses and I feel that was the foundation for my career. I think it is important that we remember where we came from.

Jason Mraz

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Jason Mraz
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: June 23
Composer
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Richmond
Virginia
Jason Thomas Mraz
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