reviews
by
Rising star Jessy J –
featured on the cover
of Jazziz Magazine
World Music Issue
May, 2008.
How High the Moon
Jonathan Widran
"Aside from bringing her luminous smile, sultry tenor- and sprano-sax playing, and sensual singing to the mix, Jessy is single-handedly expanding the demographic boundaries of smooth jazz in two directions."
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Super SaxySmooth-jazz vixen Jessy J is either a sax talent or
a product of savvy marketing - or maybe both
Jazztimes, June 2008
"As a female musician I believe it's important to be feminine while allowing the power of my music to be heard."
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Jessy J
Jonathan Cunningham, Boward Times
May 29, 2008
"The sexiest sax player... ever."
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Jessy J – Tequila Moon
Jazztimes
By Brian Soergel
May 2008
“pleasing melodies, sexy-sultry sound, jazz instincts come alive… flawless… This new talent has staying power.”
Tequila Moon – Jessy J
Joe Montague, Riveting Riffs
March 2008
"To say that singer, composer and saxophonist Jessy J is a gifted artist, almost seems like an insignificant statement, in light of her exquisite debut album "Tequila Moon." She woos you in Spanish as she coos the words... and she seduces you subtly with soft and tender chords from her tenor sax..."
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Tequila Moon
John Luciano, Contemporary Jazz
"Wow! What a discovery!... smoky, intense, throaty, complex, and sexy. On top of the blowing, this girl can sing as well! This just might be the best all around contemporary jazz release of the year so far."
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The Birmingham News
June 2, 2008
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Jessy J stresses sax appeal
Katherine Timpf, Toledo Free Press
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Jessy J – Tequila Moon
On Disc
“memorable vocal performances…”
Jazziz
April 2008
By Michael Koretzky
KSBR's Birthday Bash
Carol Archer
Radio & Records
6/13/08
"Copious jazz chops....like Charlie Parker"
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What's so Special about specialty Shows?
Carol Archer
Radio & Records
6/6/08
"Jessy met Jazz icon George Benson backstage...on tour promoting her debut
CD, "Tequila Moon"
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Timing is Everything for Celine Dion, Jessy J And Joe Nichols,
All Embracing A New Wave in Their Careers
“A Diva, Tequila
and a Fresh Start”
Sound Decisions
Radio & Records
By Carol Archer
February 8, 2008
Fresh voices, new influences enrich musical gene pool
Next Generation of Rising Stars
Radio & Records
Janurary 25, 2008
Carol Archer
Smooth Jazz
“Jessy J is on the fast track to success
with Peak Records release of her
recording debut, Tequila Moon,
produced by Paul Brown."
Big Shots
Sax And The Single Girl
Radio & Records
February 29, 2008
Alexandra Cahill
“rising saxophonist Jessy J”
Jessy J - How She's Taking
Latin SAX Appeal to the Masses
Music Connection Magazine
by Jonathan Widran
April 2008
"When I first told people I wanted to make solo albums, some said I was crazy, because 'women can't play jazz.' "
TEQUILA MOON – Jessy J
Sounds of Timeless Jazz
by Paula Edelstein
March 4, 2008
"Jessy´s cool tones, her hot saxophone licks and her lovely laid-back vocals and overall sensuality, TEQUILA MOON is one heck of a debut. I'm lovin' it!"
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Tequila Moon
SmoothJazz.com
by Scott O'Brian
"The Jessy J sound is what will end up getting you. She soulfully caresses a supremely beautiful tone and feeling out of her instrument, whether it´s her tenor, soprano, flute or voice"
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Tequila Moon - Jessy J
All Music Guide
Review by William Ruhlmann
"...shows off an individual voice and a gift for melodic improvisation..."
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Music Review: Jessy J- Tequila Moon
BC Music
by BG
March 4, 2008
"A highly recommended new release, and a performer to watch..."
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Jessy J
The Urban Music Scene
Terrill J. Hanna
"This CD has a hot, exotic, latin feel to it & also provides us an in depth look into the talents of Ms. J!"
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