Najee Net Worth
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Updated on August 30, 2026
Najee net worth is
$4 Million
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Jerome Najee Rasheed (born in New York City, New York), known professionally as Najee, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist and flautist.He attended New England Conservatory of Music in Boston where he studied with George Russell and Jaki Byard.He subsequently performed and recorded with singers including Chaka Khan, Freddie Jackson, Will Downing, Phil Perry, Prince, Patti Labelle, Phyllis Hyman, Vesta Williams and Jeffrey Osborne. He has recorded and performed with instrumentalists Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham, Charles Earland, Paul Jackson Jr. and George Duke.As a solo artist he came to prominence with "Najee's Theme" in 1986. His greatest hits album, The Best of Najee, was released in 1998.He released his first album with Shanachie Records entitled The Smooth Side Of Soul, on January 31, 2012. It features production from keyboardist and producer Jeff Lorber (Dave Koz, Michael Franks, Chris Botti, Rick Braun) and saxophonist and producer Darren Rahn (Wayman Tisdale, Eric Darius, Bob James, Jonathan Butler), as well as guest vocals from R&B singer Phil Perry on the lead single, "Just To Fall In Love". The video for "Just To Fall In Love" also features actress Vanessa Bell Calloway and songstress N'dambi.
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Men and a Little Lady | 1990 | performer: "TALKIN'" / writer: "TALKIN'" - as Najee Rasheed | |
| Def by Temptation | 1990 | performer: "Najee's Def Theme" / producer: "Najee's Def Theme" / writer: "Najee's Def Theme" |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 St. Lucia Jazz Festival | 2009 | TV Movie | Performer |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hot Rock | 1984 | Video composer: song "Lovelite" |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 7th Annual Soul Train Music Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| The Arsenio Hall Show | 1990-1992 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself - Performer |
| Def by Temptation | 1990 | Himself | |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1987-1990 | TV Series | Himself |
| Showtime at the Apollo | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Mo'Nique Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| 16th Annual Trumpet Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Himself |
| 2006 Trumpet Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself |
| 2005 Trumpet Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
Known for movies
Def by Temptation (1990)
as Himself
3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)
as Soundtrack
The 7th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1993)
as Himself - Presenter
The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1991)
as Himself - Performer
