★★★★★
It's a paradox that what distinguishes Jessy J was the very thing she did not put enough emphasis upon; being a female Latin jazz artist. Through three albums of solid, if standard, smooth jazz grooves enlivened somewhat by more distinctive outbursts of originality the lady known as Jessica Spinella stumbled with the blandly generic Hot Sauce (Heads Up, 2011)...
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2013-10-08
★★★★★
Track Listing: Tropical Rain; Forever; True Love; Mr. Prince; Morning of the Carnival (Manha De Carnaval); Somewhere In a Dream; Jessy's Blues; Llegaste Tu; Brazilian Dance; Baila! Personnel: Jessy J...
- www.allaboutjazz.com
2010-08-20
★★★★★
How you react to Jessy J depends a great deal upon whether you see her or hear her first. Born Jessica Spinella in Portland, Oregon, the multi-instrumentalist has carved out a sturdy reputation as a musician in the studio and onstage in bands supporting Michael Bolton, Jessica Simpson and Gloria Trevi. In 2007, she released a eponymous debut album that didn't make much of a splash...
- www.allaboutjazz.com
2010-08-20
★★★★★
Track Listing: Tequila Moon; Spanish Nights; Sin Ti/Without You; Mas Que Nada; Fiesta Velada; Poetry Man; Turquoise Street; PB 'n' J; Besame Mucho; Running Away; Song for You...
- www.allaboutjazz.com
2009-06-05
★★★★★
Saxophonist Jessy J is bound to get more recognition for her 2008 Peak Records debut, Tequila Moon, than she did for her self-titled album of 2007. She has hooked up with producer Paul Brown, who makes the album a virtual collaboration, also serving as co-writer of five out of the 11 tunes, arranging, engineering, mixing, and playing guitar...
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2008-08-27