Jessie - Just Who I Am - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2017 from the jazz great. NEA Jazz Master saxophonist and musical truth-seeker Charles Lloyd reconvenes his remarkable New Quartet with pianist Jason Moran, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Eric Harland and takes us on another mystical journey with this live recording of Lloyd's original compositions. Passin' Thru is his third on the Blue Note Records tag - Wild Man Dance and I Long To See You. He had spent the previous 25 years recording for the ECM tag. Though he primarily plays tenor saxophone and flute, Charles Lloyd has occasionally recorded on other reed instruments, including alto saxophone and the Hungarian tárogató.

Saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter Jessy J is one of the fastest rising stars on the smooth jazz scene. Her combination of extraordinary musical talents, exciting live performances, and striking beauty have garnered her several smooth jazz radio #1s, a #1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart position, Billboard's and R&R's Contemporary Jazz Song of the Year Award and more. She also performs before millions as the saxophonist on television's the Voice, and has appeared on American Idol as well. Second chances is a major step forward of Jessy J. Featured guest writers, producers and writers include Norman Brown, Jeff Lorber, the Yellowjacket's Jimmy Haslip, Johnny Britt, Joe Sample and others. In addition to 8 brilliant originals, Second Chances includes Jessy J's reimagining of the Roberta Flack classic InchFeel Like Making LoveInch and the Sergio Mendes classic InchMagalenhaInch.

As the third in Max Jazz's popular piano series, This Side Up finds Ms. Williams paying tribute in the intimate piano trio setting. - All About Jazz