Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 9:52 PM

Goin´ for Gold

In the spirit of the upcoming Olympics I feel that it is only natural to be Goin´ for Gold in Music too!

Tequila Moon is still tied with Kenny G for the MOST WEEKS at #1 this year!!

Currently Tequila Moon is in a 4-way tie for second place for the MOST WEEKS in the TOP 5!! Together with Kenny G (Sax-O-Loco), Boney James, featuring George Duke (The Total Experience), Al Jarreau & George Benson (Mornin´).

I´ll be hittin´ up the So Cal Region soon...if you´re around please stop bye and say Hello!

Luv,
Jessy
www.jessyj.com
www.myspace.com/JessyJSax
Thursday, July 24th, 2008 12:36 AM

In Good Company…

How´dy ya all! How ya doin´? I´m back home for a few days in the perfect Cool West Coast Climate :) Getting ready to hit the Road tomorrow with my buddy and musical producer Paul Brown for a show in San Antonio Texas then meeting up with the best in the west…Guitars & Saxes in Colorado for a show in Winter Park…I love my job!

If you´re around please check us out! Also, later this month I will be performing with Michael Bolton in Southern California at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula.

Currently "Tequila Moon" is tied for the most weeks at number one this year (7 weeks total) with Kenny G… whom I actually met at the airport! We were on the same flight back from the Detroit Jazz Festival, it´s a small world after all!


Love ya lots,
Besos,

Jessy

www.jessyj.com
www.myspace.com/JessyJSax
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 2:20 PM

From Coney Island to Miami Beach

Hi Guys, 

So far this summer has been a BLAST!!! Last week, Michael Bolton’s band performed a special concert in Brooklyn near Coney Island for over 10,000 people complete with fireworks, flag Ceremony and the whole nine yards! Later on in the week we had concerts at Hard Rock live in Orlando & Hollywood, Florida….and closing off our five week tour we will be doing an incredible show with a full Orchestra at the Mableton House Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia. I feel so blessed and fortunate to be performing with such wonderful musicians!

While in New York I had the awesome opportunity to do a live On-Air interview with Rich & Covino on Maxim Sirius Radio… coming up later this week I will be doing an interview for MEGA T.V. in Miami to promote “Tequila Moon” and an exclusive performance of songs from my new C.D. “Tequila Moon” for the troops in Atlanta, Georgia.

Love you guys!

And wish you lots-a-fun-in-the sun!

Your friend,

Jessy

www.jessyj.com

class="MsoNormal">www.myspace.com/jessyjsax 

class="MsoNormal"> 

 

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 11:51 AM

7 States, 2 Countries & 1 Week

Hi Guys!

"catch me if you can".... This week I'll be in 7 states & 2

Countries in 1 week...hopefully in a city near you ;)

 

Luv ya,

Jessy

 

Saturday, June 21, 2008

The Orlenans Hotel & Casino

Michael Bolton - 8:00pm

4500 West Tropicana Ave

Las Vegas, NV

 

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

THe Pagent

Guitars & Saxes - 8:00pm

6161 Delmar Ave

St. Louis, MO

 

 

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Skyline Stage

Guitars & Saxes - 8:00pm

Navy Pier

Chicago, IL

 

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

The BIrchmere

Guitars & Saxes - 8:00pm

3701 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Alexandria, VA 22305

 

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Spirit Cruise Ship

Guitars & Saxes - 8:00pm

NY

 

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

French Lick Springs Resort & Casino

MIchael Bolton - 8:00pm

French Lick, IN

 

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Casino Windsor

Michael Bolton - 8:00pm

Windsor, ON

 

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 11:41 AM

Jessy´s update

Hi Everybody!


Wow, I can’t believe it’s been six weeks! Oh my, “Tequila Moon” is the number one song in the country…. still! I would like to thank the awesome team of people that I love to work with at Chapman Management, Peak/CMG, Deb “the Radio Goddess” Lewow, Sheryl from East West Media…. and ALL of you!!!!

 

This summer has been packed with fun filled events that I would like to share with you…

Starting with the pics from the Jazziz Magazine Party:

http://www.ndmimages.com/jazziz/

 

We had a blast; Michael Fagien (Jazziz Editor) and I even had a chance to mix up some drinks behind the bar!

 

Here’s my favorite pic:

http://www.ndmimages.com/jazziz/images/0Y3O2687_jpg.jpg

 

Most recently I have been honored with some great press:

Boward Times:

http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2008-05-29/music/jessy-j/>

 

Toledo Press:

http://www.toledofreepress.com/?id=7950

 

The highlight of the Guitars and Saxes tour thus far is definitely the Playboy Jazz Festival…it was the bomb!! Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Ivan Lins, Wayne Shorter…it was the “Who’s Who of Jazz” and I loved every minute of watching and hearing them perform.

 

Contemporary Jazz Notes & News about the Playboy Jazz Festival:

http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/genres/contemporary-jazz/265/gerald-jessy-j-at-playboy/

 

International Jazz Awards (update):  Save the Date!!!

 

Date Change: The International Jazz Awards show will be taped for live television on July 27, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.

 

Luv ya mucho!

 

Jessy

www.JessyJ.com

www.Myspace.com/JessyJSax

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 3:49 PM

GOOD NEWS

I am very honored, thrilled and amazed to announce that "Tequila Moon" has been nominated for an International Jazz Award in the Category "Outstanding Performance by a NEW ARTIST- Jessy J, (Peak/Concord)"

The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Beverly Hilton on June 29 and will be taped for television broadcast. Other nominees include Herbie Hancock & Terrance Blanchard "Best Album", Michael Buble & Tony Bennett "Best Vocal Performance" (Male), and Norah Jones & Nancy Wilson "Best Vocal Performance" (female). I am nominated in the Category "Outstanding Performance of a New Artist"

Again, I would like to thank the extraordinary people that have been working so diligently on this project as well as all the music lovers out there! Thank you for your continued loyal support!!! And I would also like to thank God for this incredible journey.

Luv ya & hope to see ya soon!

Jessy

www.jessyJ.com
www.Myspace.com/JessyJSax


New Reviews

"...the best all around contemporary jazz release of the year"
Contemporary Jazz. com
by John Luciano
April 2008
Tequila Moon
Jessy J


Wow! What a discovery! I was at the Berks Jazz Festival last week. Unfortunately, I was only able to spend two of the festival's ten days taking in music. Simultaneously I realized that Peak has released the debut of 26-year-old saxophonist Jessy J, who also was to appear at Berks as part of the Guitars & Saxes show. What a debut, from the opening throaty chords of "Tequila Moon," I knew I was going to like this woman. I'm not sure the last time I've gotten this excited over a debut by a young sax player. Jessy J, under the ever-watchful eye of Paul Brown, exhibits maturity on her instrument beyond her age. I can't help but make the comparison to Grover Washington, Jr. - and that's a good thing! The album Tequila Moon has a definite Latin lean to it, but in a very sophisticated, intense, contemporary jazz way. This album just feels different - unlike anything that's been released the last few years - 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.

http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/reviews/jessyj_tequilamoon.php


"To say that singer, composer and saxophonist Jessy J is a gifted artist almost seems like an insignificant statement..."
The Jazz Police
by Joe Montague
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Jessy J
Tequila Moon


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 (Peak Records). She woos you in Spanish as she coos the words to Consuelo Velazquez´s "Besame Mucho" (with an arrangement by Paul Brown and Jessy J), and she seduces you subtly with soft and tender chords from her tenor sax, as she plays the title track, "Tequila Moon." On this CD, Jessy J also demonstrates her versatility as an artist by playing the flute ("Fiesta Velada") and the soprano saxophone ("Poetry Man," and "Running Away").

While Tequila Moon, released on March 4th, possesses a decidedly Spanish flavor, this is not an album featuring rapid-fire percussion beats, nor does it have heavy melody lines. It is instead a lighter fusion between Latin rhythms and melodic pop elements, but all the while retaining a jazz harmonic structure.

Producer Paul Brown and the management of Peak Records surrounded Jessy J with seasoned and talented musicians, such as bassist Roberto Vally (formerly of Spyro Gyra), keyboardist Gregg Karukas, and two-time Grammy winner Brown, who in addition to acting as producer plays guitar on six of the tracks. Brown enjoyed hit songs while recording with Norman Brown ("Up And At ´Em"), Euge Groove ("Get ´Em Goin´") and Peter White ("What Does It Take [To Win Your Love]").

"Besame Mucho," written by Velasquez in 1940 while still in her mid-teens, has been covered by scores of legendary singers over the years, including José Carreras, Jaõ Gilberto, Carmen McRae, Edith Piaf and Nat King Cole. In recent years, the song has been covered by Diane Schuur, Diana Krall and Michael Buble. I am told that the words "Besame Mucho" can be translated as, "kiss me a lot," or "kiss me much," and with the lilt of Jessy J´s voice mirroring her physical beauty, it would not be surprising if one were to discover that numerous men at her concerts are singing the words to "Besame Mucho" back to her. Perhaps one of the prettiest love songs ever written, "Besame Mucho" is further enhanced by Jessy J´s eloquent phrasing, Vally´s tender bassline, and Brown´s elegant guitar chording.

Listening to the twenty-six year old Jessy J weave magic with her soprano saxophone as she plays the lyrical "Running Away," which she co-wrote with Brown, and then opting for a tenor-voiced horn on Leon Russell´s "Song For You," one must ask the question: If she is already this good, how great can she become? Like Mindi Abair, Jessy J is able to serve up evocative phrases that transcend the jazz and pop genres, and in Jessy J´s case, she add some gentle Latin spices.


From the opening track "Tequila Moon," until the last notes of "Song For You" fade gently into the twilight, Jessy J´s music will charm you and hold you as a willing captive under its enchanting spell.


http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7689/131/
Saturday, May 24th, 2008 1:34 PM

We Did it!!!

Thank you for your help and support of Tequila Moon...

"Tequila Moon Brezzes to No. 1..."

Chart Highlights
Posted by Gary Trust
On May 12, 2008
Radio & Records
"New No. 1's, Smooth Jazz"


At Smooth Jazz, Jessy J breezes to No. 1 on her first try, as "Tequila Moon" (CMG) rises 2-1. The Paul Brown-produced piece is the title cut from her pop and Latin-influenced debut set, which has resided in the top 20 of Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart since its March release. Jessy J (who was playing piano by age four) is currently on tour, with several dates on tap with Michael Bolton in June and July.

------------

I would like to personally thank the Musicians, without you this song
wouldn't be the same!

Paul Brown (guitar)
Greg Karukas (keys)
Roberto Vally (bass)
Sergio Gonzales (drums)
Richie Gajate Garcia (percussion)


And also the incredible people that are working behind the scenes....Peak Records, CMG, East West Media, PB, Deborah Lewow, Chapman, D.Baron Media, and all the awesome people that have been supporting this project from it's inception....

Thank you everybody~ our next goal is to get to #1 on Billboard Contemporary Jazz Sales...

If you have a moment please check out these two new wonderful reviews... :)

http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/reviews/jessyj_tequilamoon.php

http://www.rivetingriffs.com/tequla_moon_by_jessy_j,_reviewed_by_riveting_riffs,_protected_by_copyright.htm

luv ya mucho!

Jessy
www.jessyj.com
www.myspace.com/JessyJSax
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 3:18 AM
Oh my!
Thank Goodness for all the wonderful things that have been happening this past month….

I have been blessed with a tremendous amount of press opportunities for Tequila Moon!

Television:

Live performance of Tequila Moon

http://www.mega.tv/Msica_con_la_saxofonista.shtml

Live interview on Late Night Talk show (Spanish):

http://www.mega.tv/Alexis_entrevista_a_la_s.shtml

Interview/performance on Telemundo
More on this to come…

Press:

A fantastic review in Jazztimes, Jazziz, a feature in Music Connection….and the COVER of JAZZIZ Magazine (May issue) as well as a featured article in People En Espanol (Los 50 Mas Bellos) Special Edition!!!!

http://www.jessyj.com/news/blog.php

Here are the links to these fantastic opportunities…Enjoy!

http://jessyj.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/peopleforweb.jpg

http://www.jessyj.com/press/reviews.php


Love,
Jessy
www.JessyJ.com
www.Myspace.com/JessyJSax
Thursday, April 24th, 2008 12:54 PM

Miami Beach

Hi guys!

I am in Miami Beach this week doing some exciting Latin Press & Promotional Events. The weather is beautifully hot & humid.....Lovin' it! This week I will be performing on some Spanish speaking television shows to promote "Tequila Moon" on Telemundo and Univision, should be a blast! 


 

Thank you for your help and awesome support, together we have helped "Tequila Moon" consistently place in the top 20 Contemporary Jazz Sales on Billboard since its release about a month ago. Wow, time flies... and "Tequila Moon" is currently #1 on the R n R indicator chart!!! Absolutely lovin' it!!!


 

I hope you have a wonderfully blessed week.

 

ttys,

jessy

 

http://www.JessyJ.com>

http://www.myspace.com/JessyJSax>

Thursday, March 27th, 2008 10:10 PM

MOVIN´ ON UP!!!

Hi Everybody,

How´s it goin´? The Tequila Moon party was so much fun…Spaghettinni´s was a blast, thank you to everyone that made it out!! I have been enjoying this warm and sunny LA weather at the beach and the pool. I hope you guys had a beautiful Easter with your friends and family.

Great news! Tequila moon has moved into the top five in radio play at #4 this week on Billboard and #11 in Contemporary Jazz Sales!!!!

Coming up… is the amazing Guitars and Saxes tour featuring Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber, Jeff Golub, & Peter White. I am so thrilled to be a part of this exciting group, our first destination is the Berks Jazz Festival in Pennsylvania, then we will be traveling and performing throughout the US…..

Please check my tour page for the most up to date information:
http://www.jessyj.com/tour/index.php

Hope to see you soon,
Love you guys!

Jessy
http://www.jessyj.com/
http://myspace.com/JessyJSax
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 12:52 AM
HI EVERYBODY,
It´s TEQUILA time!!!

I can´t believe it´s finally here!!! "Tequila Moon" is available for purchase today!!!
You can buy it online:

ON AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com
MY WEBSITE: http://www.JessyJ.com/store

In stores... anywhere CD´s are sold!

This is such an incredible day for me! Thank you to everyone that helped this dream come to fruition and of course I would like to thank God for this great joy in my life!

My biggest heart-felt thanks to the AWESOME musicians that contributed to this project...

Guess What? We received our first review of TEQUILA MOON….and it´s a good one ☺

You can read it now online:
http://www.soundsoftimelessjazz.com/

This week has been fantastic!

Today I did my first ever television interview in Spanish on CNN en espanol!!! It was great, tomorrow I will be interviewed on "Con Chile y Limon" a new L.A. lifestyle t.v. show on Channel 22 (kinda like EXTRA or Entertainment tonight) On Wednesday I have a live interview on MAXIM Sirius Radio…

O.K, with all this being said….please go and buy your copy of "Tequila Moon" TODAY!!!

I LUV YA!!!!

Jessy J

"Tequila Moon"
Peak recording artist
www.JessyJ.com
www.myspace.com/JessyJSax
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 10:50 PM

Jessy's TEQUILA MOON party!!!!!!

Hey Everybody,

Terrific NEWS:

TEQUILA MOON is #9 in the COUNTRY on Radio and Records!!!!!

Wow, I can't believe it!!!! Thank God, everything is going incredibly smoothly....

For your FREE download of my radio single "TEQUILA MOON" please click on the link below:

http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/media/audio/0-0/

Tomorrow I will be attending a press release event at the Playboy Mansion for the Playboy Jazz Festival, I will try to take some pics and post them on my new blog:

http://www.jessyj.com/news/blog.php


O.k. it's almost that time, Tequila Moon will be officially released on Tuesday March 4, 2008. Yay, I can't wait....

And if you can't wait either, you can pre-order your own copy on Amazon.com or if you would like to have a personalized autographed copy mailed to your home, please check out the store on my website:

http://www.jessyj.com/store/index.php


CD release info:
It's time to celebrate!

Where & When
March 4, 2008 SAN DIEGO, CA
KIFM 98.1 San Diego's Smooth Jazz Station, live interview @ 5PM
BORDERS in store CD signing & Show @ 6PM
&
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Tequila Moon CD Release PARTY!!!!!
Spaghetinni's in Seal Beach

Please check my tour page for more details...
http://www.jessyj.com/tour/index.php



Lots of Love,
Jessy

www.JessyJ.com
www.Myspace.com/JessyJSax
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 10:14 PM

CD release info

Hey Everybody,

Well, just in case you missed Gloria Trevi’s Valentine’s Day acoustic concert on television last week you can still check it out!

You Tube:

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=iUVu_sLf4Xc 

And I have a special belated Valentines Day gift for all of ya all! A free download of my new single Tequila Moon:

Available:

http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/media/audio/0-0/

O.k. it’s almost that time, Tequila Moon will be officially released on Tuesday March 4, 2008. Yay, I can’t wait….

And if you can’t wait either, you can pre-order your own copy on Amazon.com or if you would like to have a personalized autographed copy mailed to your home, please check out the store on my website:

http://www.jessyj.com/store/index.php

 

CD release info:

It’s time to celebrate!

 

Where & When

March 4, 2008 SAN DIEGO, CA

KUSI San Diego Morning News @ 8:45AM

KIFM 98.1 San Diego’s Smooth Jazz Station, live interview @ 5PM

BORDERS in store CD signing & Show @ 6PM

                                                                       

&

 

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Tequila Moon CD Release PARTY!!!!!

Spaghetinni’s in Seal Beach

Please check my tour page for more details…

http://www.jessyj.com/tour/index.php

Lots of Love,

Jessy

 

www.JessyJ.com

www.Myspace.com/JessyJSax

 

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 9:09 AM

Jessy on T.V.!!!

Hello Everyone!

 

Awesome news! “Tequila Moon” the single has moved into the top twenty on Smooth Jazz Radio and Records!!!!  Yay, I am so happy and blessed today! I would like to thank my incredible team, Steve Chapman, Deborah Lewow, Paul Brown, Peak Records and the Concord Music Group J

 

Other news!

I just found out that I will be performing on Univision (Spanish speaking channel) this afternoon with Gloria Trevi & on Telemundo’s fastest growing late night talk show, “Mas Vale Tarde”

 

Specifics:

 

“Mas Vale Tarde” Thursday (Valentine’s Day)  @ 11pm on Telemundo- channel 29 in Los Angeles

 

“Univision News” Tuesday Feb 12 @ 6pm on Univision- channel 12 in Los Angeles

 

We will be performing songs from Gloria Trevi’s upcoming tour, which is starting off with a bang at the Universal (Gibson) Amphitheatre located near Universal Studios this Friday, Feb 15. Please check my new Tour Page for more detailed information….

http://www.jessyj.com/tour/index.php

 

 

Much Love to you all! The Grammy’s were a blast to watch, can’t wait for my new CD, “Tequila Moon” debut release on Tuesday March 4, 2008

 

I am also debuting my brand new website today!!

Please check it out if you have a moment…. http:www.jessyj.com>

 

I hope you have a blessed week!

 

One giant Kiss!

Jessy

 

www.jessyj.com

www.myspace.com/jessyjsax

 

Thursday, February 7th, 2008 11:54 AM

New Booking info

Hey guys,

I happy to annouce that Agency for the Performing Arts, or APA, will be representing me in the fields of talent (music, acting, etc.).

For bookings please Contact:


Josh Humiston

Agency for the Performing Arts

405 South Beverly Drive

Beverly Hills. CA  90212

310-888-4200  office

310-888-4242  Fax

jhum@apa-agency.com


And some more good news soon to be announced...

 

Lots of Love and muchos besos!

Jessy 

www.jessyj.com

www.myspace.com/jessyjsax 

 

Monday, January 28th, 2008 5:01 PM

Smooth Jazz Cruise

Hello everyone! It was such a pleasure to cruise aboard the Westerdam Holland America along with Wayman Tisdale and the Smooth Jazz Superstars! It was a joy meeting so many new and friendly faces. I hope to keep in touch with all my new friends!

Great news! Tequila Moon has debuted on the Radio and Records top 30 chart, thank you to all of those incredibe fans that have been calling in to request it!

My new CD Tequila Moon will be available in stores on March 4 and is available for pre-order on Amazon. I will also be debuting my new website very soon, please check back often to see the lastest....

hugs,
Jessy

www.jessyj.com
www.myspace.com/jessyjsax
Monday, January 7th, 2008 12:21 PM

JESSY J on the RADIO!!!!!

Happy 2008 everyone! I am so grateful to announce my first single "Tequila Moon" is on the radio! Please contact your local smooth jazz station to request it....

Also, coming up this month I have some wonderful opportunities to perform in Las Vegas, with Michael Bolton in Palm Springs and on the Wayman Tisdale Smooth Jazz Cruise. I am really looking forward to these amazing events, and I can´t wait to see you all very soon. Until then, wishing you blessings for a wonderful and unforgettable 2008!!!

LOTS-A- LUV,

Jessy J
www.jessyj.com
www.myspace.com/jessyjsax
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 10:51 AM

Merry Christmas!!

Dear friends and family,

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

I hope your new year is filled with laughter, happiness, and joy.

As I look back on 2007 I am filled with awe and astonishment.

It has been a fantastic year of dreams come true:

A performance at Carnegie Hall
and a Record Deal, what a ball!

This year has brought many spectacular blessings,
like a feast with many dressings!

And whether I travel from coast to coast,
YOU are the ones that matter most!

Wishing you warm thoughts for the season

Love,
Jessy J
www.jessyj.com
www.myspace.com/jessyjsax
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 1:03 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I hope you have enjoyed this beautiful fall season with your loved ones. The Michael Bolton Tour was absolutely fantastic! We had a great time performing on the east coast, New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Now that I am back home I am happy to announce these upcoming gigs in the Southern California Area next week:


Jazz Bakery
Sunday, Nov 25th @ 4pm
Jessy J
Jazz Quartet
3233 Helms Ave
Culver City, CA 90034
310.271.9039

Roda Viva
Saturday December 1st @ 8pm
Paul Brown w/Jessy J
Newest Jazz & Blues Steak House
40820 Winchester Rd
Temecula, CA 951-296-9858


Hope to see you soon!
Love,
Jessy
www.jessyj.com
www.myspace.com/jessyjsax
Friday, October 26th, 2007 6:02 PM

Hey Guys, new info

For Bookings please contact:
Steve Chapman at Steve@ChapmanManagement.com
or call (818) 788-9577

Thank You & have a wonderful weekend!

Jessy
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 12:05 AM

Catalina Jazz Trax '08

Well,

It's that time of year again! The beautiful Catalina Jazz Trax festival is in full swing. I had a fantastic time performing with the awesome Paul Brown, Roberto Vally, Greg Karukas, and Ricky Lawson on the opening night of this One-of-a-Kind festival. And thoroughly enjoyed my performance on Saturday Oct 6th. The Casino was full of friendly and familiar faces!

I am defiantly looking forward to the next two music filled weekends on the Island. Come and hang out if you get a chance, you won't regret it! Hear music by Lee Ritenour, Peter White, Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright and many, many more...

I will be playing on Sunday Oct 14 and Oct 21 at 7pm. It would be a special treat to see you there! Thank you for your continued support...

p.s. Just found out I will be performing on the Smooth Jazz Cruise hosted by Wayman Tisdale in January and I can't wait!

Love ya,
JJ
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 10:10 AM

SAX- tember

Hi Everyone,
Happy Sax-tember! This month WSMJ is celebrating saxophone month with exclusive audio clips from today's smooth jazz artists. The site features Kirk Whalum, Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, and yours truly. Please check out this fun interview if you get a chance. http://www.wsmj1043.com/pages/saxtember.html

I just wanted to thank everyone again for their continued support! The Michael Bolton tour is going great, we have a few more dates coming up this month including a performance with Phobe Snow and Richard Marx at the Bolton Charities fundraiser benefiting women and children at risk.

Also this month, I will be doing some fun gigs here in town and around the area. On Sept 15th I have the honor of performing with Legendary singer/songwriter Armando Manzanero. He wrote beautiful love songs like "Somos Novios" and many other well-known romantic hits. The concert will take place at Planet Hollywood´s Casino Performance Arena.

And last but not least I will be performing at the Awesome Catalina Jazz Trax music festival next month. Don´t miss this opportunity to hear the world premier of songs from my brand new CD "Tequila Moon".

Love ya!
Jessy
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 7:26 PM

Hollywood Bowl

Hi guys,

How’s the summer treatin’ ya? I have had a fantastic time in July relaxing, swimming, and hanging out with friends and family. Now it’s time to get back to work J

Later this month I have the honor of performing under the stars in a tribute to the late great Benny Carter at the famed Hollywood Bowl. The Concert will take place on Wednesday August 8th and I will be performing with “The Greatest Big Band in the World”, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Guest artist include Quincy Jones, Roy Hargrove and many others. Please visit www.hollywoodbowl.com for more information.

Also this month, I will be traveling to the east coast with Michael Bolton’s band to do some live shows, it should be a blast! If you get a chance please check out my interview on Art Good’s internet radio station, www.jazztrax.com

Love ya!

Jessy

Thursday, July 5th, 2007 11:08 PM

RECORD DEAL!!!!

Hey guys,
I am so happy and blessed to annouce that I just signed my very first recording deal with Peak Records! Peak is a well known record company in the Concord Music Group, they carry "Contemporary Jazz Artists" like Gerald Albright, Norman Brown, and many other big names in "Smooth Jazz".

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for your continued support and encouragement throughout the years.Especially my family, and friends.... I couldn't have done it without you!

I have placed clips of the new CD entitled "Tequila Moon" on the music player. Please help yourself to an earful of Jessy's Jazz and enjoy!

Thanks again for everything!

Looking forward to the release of the album in early 2008.

Take care & God bless,
Jessy J
Monday, May 7th, 2007 5:39 PM

Check out these new quotes!

“Jazz Sensibilities…Stand Out…”

- Jazz Times Magazine

 

“Sexy….Soulful…Irresistible…Incredible”

- Smooth Jazz monthly

 

“Up-Coming Female Sax Star”

-Smooth Jazz Vibes

 

“Delightful…top notch...”

-Smooth Jazz vibes

 

“Fresh…Sexy…Up- Start”

-Peak records

 

“Terrific...”

-Paul Brown

 

Musical prodigy Jessy J began her journey on the piano at age four, and she enjoyed an active career as a competitive artist, traveling to perform at major conferences, competitions, and festivals. By the age of 15 Jessy was named Piano State Champion, at the Bela Bartok festival in California. At the same time Jessy was also enjoying a successful saxophone career, performing in many state honor bands, including the Grammy Band, and international festivals like the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.  

 

Fluent in Spanish, the Samba rhythms of Cannonball Adderley’s collaborations with Sergio Mendez awakened her Latin Roots. The “sound of the music” called to her and encouraged her to explore. As a teen she studied the recordings of Cannonball Adderley and a lifelong love affair with Jazz began.

Jessy was accepted on scholarship to University of Southern California and graduated as the “Most Outstanding Jazz Student” of her class. Since then, she went on to tour the nation in various capacities and has served as member of the Henry Mancini Jazz Orchestra and the Hispanic Musician Association (HMA) Jazz Orchestra.

Extending her skills from the dance floor, Jessy J danced and played in London and Japan with the Tony and Emmy award- winning company Blast! Intertwining various forms of creative expression was a natural fit for this vibrant artisan.

 

At 26, Jessy has already worked professionally with the World’s most popular artists including Jessica Simpson, Michael Buble, Burt Bacharach, the Temptations, and she is currently on tour with Michael Bolton playing sax and singing back up vocals.

 

Jessy’s extreme desire and ambitions have placed her on the “fast track” to success. She has recently finished a smooth jazz project produced by the “Baby Face of Smooth Jazz”, Paul Brown and was hand selected by musical genius Paquito D’Rivera to perform alongside him at Carnegie Hall for an event featuring “tomorrows star musicians”. Not only have these two multiple Grammy award winning artist sung her praise, she is currently being hailed as “Sexy, irresistible, sensible, the upcoming sax star, soulful, delightful, top notch, fresh, and terrific!”, on her latest performance with Paul Brown on his Peak recording debut “White Sand”.

 

Make sure you watch the one others are already talking about… Jessy J.

Please visit www.JessyJ.com for more information.

 

 

Friday, April 27th, 2007 11:00 AM

Michael Bolton

Hey Guys,

Great news! Just found out that I will be touring with Michael Bolton this month. The Grammy Award winning singer and vocal legend will be performing in Florida at Donald Trumps International Hotel and Towers, we will also be performing in Canada, New York, Chicago and some other great cities... it should be a wonderful show!!

Also, in stores now is Paul Browns latest CD "White Sand", which has received rave reviews... and I am featured on the title track "White Sand", please check it out if you get a chance!

love ya lots,
Jessy
Thursday, January 25th, 2007 8:39 AM

Carnegie Hall

I am so elated to announce that I will be performing at Carnegie Hall for the first time with Paquito D'Rivera's Latin Jazz project. Carnegie Hall has selected individuals from all over the country to perform with Paquito and I can't wait! Paquito, is one of my saxophone heroes. His work with Arturo Sandoval and Irakere has always inspired my creative process of writing exciting and original music. Irakere was considered one of the first groups to play modern "Latin Jazz". If any of you are around New York in March it would be an honor to have you there!

For more information please visit

www.carnegiehall.com
Monday, January 22nd, 2007 10:32 PM

Recording session

Hey Guys,

What's happening? I just finished recording two tracks with an amazing band! Ricky Peterson (keys), Oscar Seaton (drums), Roberto Vally (bass), Richie Gajate-Garcia (percussion). The session was so much fun. We recorded two originals, Fiesta Velada and Sin Ti. I will be sure to post them on the web site as soon as they are ready.

I am really looking forward to my upcoming performances; Paul Brown's C.D. release party at the Vault in Downtown Long Beach. Then, later in March I will be traveling to Bermuda with Salsa Caliente to perform at the Salsa Congress. I will be sure to tell you all about it when I get back!

Hope to see you soon!

Luv,

Jessy
Friday, December 8th, 2006 12:48 AM

GRAMMY NOMINATIONS!!!!!

I am so proud to announce that "Elevation" has
been nominated for two Grammys!!!! I am so
blessed and fortunate to have been a part
of this amazing recording.

It features Tom Scott and Eddie Daniels with
the Henry Mancini Orchestra and Big Band.

Congratulations to Patrick Williams and the
Mancini Institute for all the incredible work
they have accomplished over the past ten
years, nurturing and collaborating with the
world´s finest young talent. It was a pleasure
and an honor working with the best in the
industry.


**************************************************
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006 3:53 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey guys,
Hope you and your loved ones have a fantastic holiday season!

I finally joined myspace, please check it out:
http://www.myspace.com/jessyjsax

I also added some new tracks to the music player, hope you enjoy the music!

Love Ya,
Jessy
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006 4:37 PM

CATALINA Jazztrax

Hey guys,
Wow, I just had the most amazing time performing at the Catalina Jazztrax 20th annual jazz festival. I would like to thank Art Good, Steve Chapman, Paul Brown, the band, and everyone else that made the day a huge success! 

Next, I will be playing at the Jazz Bakery in Culver City on Oct. 31st then later on next month at the Hemet Library on Nov 18th. Please check the gig page for exact times and locations.... 

How ya all doin'?

Besitos!

Jessy
Sunday, September 3rd, 2006 8:30 AM

Jessy in Japan!

Hey Guys,
Japan is wonderful! I have truly been enjoying my time here. So far I have had the opportunity to perform and visit the following cities: Osaka, Nagoya, Nara, Kyoto, Tokyo, Nikko, and Fukuoka!

While visiting in Tokyo I had the pleasure of attending the 2006 Tokyo Jazz Festival. I was able to watch and learn from some of the wolrd´s greatest performers; including Chick Corea, Hiromi, Hank Jones, Dave Koz, Sheila E, Joe Zawinul, Los Van Van and the incredible Marcus Miller….. it was an amazing event and I feel so fortunate to have attended.

I´ll be back in the states next month to prepare for the Catalina Jazz Trax Festival on Sunday, October 22 @ noon. I hope to see you all very soon!

Love Ya,
Jessy
Friday, July 28th, 2006 11:52 PM

Catalina Jazz Trax

I hope that everyone is having a prosperous summer. Just wanted to let ya all know that I am going to be heading out to Japan for the summer to do a tour with "Blast II: Music in Extreme".

When I return to the states in October I have the distinct honor of performing at the 20th annual Catalina Jazz Trax Festival on Sunday Oct 22... please feel free to visit the website for more information www.jazztrax.com

Other performing artists include Mindi Abiar, Guitars and Saxes (featuring Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot, Jeff Golub, and Peter White), Jody Wately & The Soul Express, and many, many more! It should be an enchanted and beautiful day full of amazing music...

Luv,
Jessy
Tuesday, June 20th, 2006 12:23 PM

Beyonce Audition

Last week Beyonce Knowles announced that she would be holding a national audition for her all new female band. I auditioned here in Los Angeles at Center Staging in Hollywood while other women around the country in Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, and New York/New Jersey were also auditioning. I was selected as the only saxophonist from the West Coast to fly to New York to audition for Beyonce, Jay Z, and many other recording executives. After an exhilarating and exhausting weekend of "jamming" with the best from around the country I feel so blessed and honored to have had such a wonderful experience! And I would like to thank Beyonce's staff and creative team for an unforgettable musical journey. 
Friday, June 2nd, 2006 9:25 PM

Summer Sessions

Hey guys,
How's it goin'? The year has just been flying by and I'm trying to enjoy every minute! So far this summer has been filled with some cool recording projects. I have been recording tracks with Grammy winning producer Paul Brown, guitarist Blake Aaron, and even my own project.....(more on this to come).

What's new? I will be traveling to Oregon in July to perform and clinic a few outstanding groups... I'm really looking forward to visiting the beautiful Oregon Coast.

So try to stay cool in this summer heat,
Hope to see you soon!

Love,
Jesse
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 7:10 AM

Viva Las Vegas!

Hey guys,

The concert was Awesome last night! It was great to see some familiar faces in the crowd... and to meet some new ones. The Ross Group did an excellent job of puting together the all- star concert line up, which included Mindi Abair, Eric Daruis and Paul Brown.

Well, this month is happily filled with some dates by the Jessica Spinella Quintet, a fabulous Easter Concert, and Las Veagas Jazz Festival, please check the GIGS page for exact times and locations...
I hope to see you soon!

hugs & kisses,
Jessica
Saturday, March 4th, 2006 2:58 PM

More fun in the Sun

HI Everybody,

What's going on? The Jessica Spinella Quintet had a fabulous time performing at the Proof Bar in Santa Ana's historic Artists' district last month and we're excited to be performing there again in March. If you are local stop by for some guaranteed good times.

Last month I also had the opportunity to work with guitarist Paul Brown for a Smooth Jazz Valentines Day concert at the Fresno Convention Center. It was a blast! We have a few more dates coming up this spring, don't miss the Valencia Jazz Festival at the Hyatt Regency and the Las Vegas Jazz Festival, should be lots of fun. Check the Gigs page for exact times and locations.....

Well let me know what's up with you all!
See ya soon!
love,
Jessica
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006 9:45 PM

Happy New Year!!!

The Jessica Spinella Quintet had a fantastic performance at the Jazz Bakery last month. Thank you to all of you who made it out.

I´m excited to announce that my demo C.D. is finally here!!!!!!

Donald Hayes and I have worked on this project for about a year, and our hard work has really paid off! Check out some streaming clips from the demo on the media page.

Smooth Ride is an original composition of mine written while I was living in London. It represents a variety of Latin sounds and rhythms that will melt your ears and tantalize your senses…

Spanish Nights is a tune written by Donald Hayes, which incorporates elements of modern hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and Spanish sounding percussion instruments….

Hope you enjoy!!

Love,
Jessica
Wednesday, December 14th, 2005 7:05 PM

Happy Holidays

Hope you & your loved ones have a magnificent holiday season.

The Jessica Spinal Quintet will be performing live at the Jazz Bakery on Thursday Dec. 29th at 8pm. So come on out for some great music and good times.

Hope to see you all there!

love,
Jessica