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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 1:01 AM
“fiery solo work, swinging hard with her own bluesy sensibilities and rich tone.”

 ~INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF MUSIC
 
“True Love…spirited and adventurous genre-crossing album, filled with tunes accessible to a wide range of music tastes.”

~INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF MUSIC


“expressive innovator busy setting trends…”
“…confident Jessy J, asserting her own identity as she fuses Latin influences with jazz.”
“graceful and sensuous soprano sax…impassioned, sultry Latin soul”

~ALL ABOUT JAZZ


“Jessy J is a refreshing and sexy force in the world of smooth jazz”
“stylish vocals and lush, sultry tenor saxophone playing”
“playful, strong vocals by J”
“her tenor phrasing reminiscent of Maceo Parker's masterfully swinging”
~International Review of Music


“True Love demonstrates that Jessy has talent, chops, and originality and is well worth keeping an eye on.”

~ALL Music Guide


“projecting a sound and identity of her own. True Love is smooth jazz meets Latin jazz” “sweetly pleasant vocals”

~AMG

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 2:26 AM


NEW QUOTES:
 
 
“Top New Artist of 2008”
 
~ Radio & Records
 
Saxophonist Jessy J made the biggest splash with the title track from her debut CD, “Tequila Moon” (peak/CMG)
 
~Radio & Records
 
 
Jessy J breezes to No. 1 on her first try…
 
~Radio & Records
 
"Tequila Moon"…(her pop and Latin-influenced debut set) has resided in the top 20 of Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart since its March release.”
 
~Radio & Records
 
Nominated for a 2008 International Jazz Award
*Best New Artist
 
 
NO. 1 song of the Year (Smooth Jazz)
~Billboard
 
 
Hot Artist
~Billboard
 
Debut Artist of the Year
~Jazztrax Radio
 
"Aside from bringing her luminous smile, sultry tenor- and soprano-sax playing, and sensual singing to the mix, Jessy is single-handedly expanding the demographic boundaries of smooth jazz in two directions."

~Jazziz
 
 
"The sexiest sax player... ever."
~Boward Times
 
 
 
"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."
~contemporary jazz.com
 
“increasing the boundaries of jazz both musically and demographically”
~Jazziz
 
 
“revolutionizing jazz” as a young Latina
~ People Espanol
 
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..."~Jazz Police
 
“Jessy J is able to serve up evocative phrases that transcend the jazz and pop genres”
 
~Jazz Police
 
“From the opening track "Tequila Moon," until the last notes …Jessy J´s music will charm you and hold you as a willing captive under its enchanting spell. “
 
~Jazz Police
 
“pleasing melodies, sexy-sultry sound, jazz instincts come alive… flawless… This new talent has staying power.”
 
~Jazz times
 
"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!"
 
~Sounds of Timeless Jazz
 
"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"
 
~Smoothjazz.com
 

"...shows off an individual voice and a gift for melodic improvisation..."
 
~All Music Guide
 
"This CD has a hot, exotic, latin feel to it & also provides us an in depth look into the talents of Ms. J!"
 
~Urban Music Scene
 
 
 
"As I listen to TEQUILA MOON, I wonder if this is how I´d have felt on a first listen to, say, Boney James, or Dave Koz, or Grover Washington, Jr., and I´m thinking, "yes" because she´s that good! This is one of those cases where you just know… from the music and delivery to her personal drive and dedication to excellence… there is absolutely no stopping this empowered performer. Join us in watching her Smooth Jazz star rise to the absolute top! "
-Smooth Jazz.com
 
"Multi-talented...break through...dazzilng...special! "
-Urban Music Scene
 
 
"Excellent...strong...pleasant...gifted"
-Billboard Music
"Jazz Sensibilities…Stand Out…"
- Jazz Times Magazine
 
"Sexy….Soulful…Irresistible…Incredible"
- Smooth Jazz monthly
 


 
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 12:44 AM

 

"As I listen to TEQUILA MOON, I wonder if this is how I´d have felt on a first listen to, say, Boney James, or Dave Koz, or Grover Washington, Jr., and I´m thinking, "yes" because she´s that good! This is one of those cases where you just know… from the music and delivery to her personal drive and dedication to excellence… there is absolutely no stopping this empowered performer. Join us in watching her Smooth Jazz star rise to the absolute top! "

-Smooth Jazz.com

 

"Multi-talented...break through...dazzilng...special! "

-Urban Music Scene

 

" (Jessy) shows off an individual voice and a gift for melodic improvisation..."

-All Music Guide

 

"Excellent...strong...pleasant...gifted"

-Billboard Music

 

"Sax Sensation!" 

"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..."

-Smooth Jazz.com

 

“This CD has a hot, exotic, latin feel to it & also provides us an in depth look into the talents of Ms. J!”

“…the project goes after an appreciation for Latin Jazz music & great smooth grooves...”

“Sexy & Sensual”

-Urban Music Scene

 

"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