(Smooth Jazz/ Contemporary Jazz/ Sax) Jessy J :: Full Solo Discography (2008-2018) 7CD (+bonus) [MP3.320kbps.CBR]

Cast:
- Jessy J: tenor sax (#1-#4, #5, #7, #8, #11), vocals (#4, #9), flute (#5), soprano sax (#6, #10)
- Dave Beyer (Drums/Percussion- #6, #7, #8 & #11)
- Paul Brown (Guitar- #1, #2, #3, #8, #9 ,#10 & #11)
- Kiki Ebsen (Piano/Strings- #6, #7, #8 & #11)
- Sergio Gonzalez (Drums- #1 & #4)
- Richie Gajate-Garcia (Percussion- #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, & #9)
- Donald Hayes (Keys, Bass, Drums- #2)
- Greg Karukas (Keys/Strings #1 & #4)
- Ricky Peterson (Keys/Strings- #2, #3, #5, #9 & #10)
- Nino Sanchez (Percussion- #10)
- Oscar Seaton (Drums #3 & #5)
- Roberto Vally (Bass- All except #2)
- Chad Wright (Drums- #10)
Credits:
- All songs mixed, recorded & produced by Paul Brown
- Assistant recording engineer & Pro Tools DC
- Spanish Nights co-produced by Donald Hayes
~ Review by Coustomer
It's hard to imagine Jessy J as one who wanted to play straight-ahead jazz. Yet that was the type of demo she submitted to producer/guitarist Paul Brown, whose style and influence in recorded music is about as far from straight-ahead jazz as one can get. To no surprise, the relationship that developed between Brown and the saxophonist/vocalist has Jessy J fitting comfortably within the smooth jazz format, although her debut, Tequila Moon, has a Latin theme.
Born of Mexican parents in Portland, Oregon, and reared in Hemet, California, Jessy J has deep roots in Latin music. She was a huge fan of Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane - a further contradiction of her format-friendly debut - but also loved pop. In addition to Brown, her professional career has had her in recording sessions or on stage with such artists as Michael Buble, The Temptations and Michael Bolton. She's also forged bonds with saxophonists Mindi Abair and Kirk Whalum.
Tequila Moon features Jessy J with a variable mix of session players, with the greater contributions coming from Brown, percussionist Richie Gajate Garcia, keyboardist Ricky Peterson (who also does string synths) and bassist Roberto Vally. Brown also co-wrote five of the seven original songs. The others were penned by drum programmer Donald Hayes and keyboardist Kiki Ebsen.
The title song sets the mood for the entire package. Its laid-back groove is pleasant, aided by Jessy J's smooth tenor sax lead, underscored by Brown's guitar and Gregg Karukas on keys and string synths. "Sin Ti/Without You" presents an easy-going samba feel, accented by Peterson on keys, Vally's bass line and drummer Oscar Seaton's rim shots. Toward the end, Jessy J shows her chops on tenor.
Jorge Bem's "Mas Que Nada" has been covered many times over. With Jessy J setting aside her sax in order to sing lead, this cover is nicely done but lacks the energy of previous versions, particular one done by Al Jarreau. Still, Jessy's charming voice makes this worth listening to, with drummer Sergio Gonzales helping it with some adept cymbal work.
One of the better showcases for Jessy J's talent as a songwriter and musician is "Fiesta Velada," which she co-wrote with Brown. One major plus is that this straightforward Latin piece lacks the cookie-cutter, smooth jazz production which overpowers most of the songs in this set. Vally, Peterson, Seaton and Garcia complement the leader while Jessy J and her tenor have a party.
Tequila Moon is a nice overall debut for Jessy J. The selections all clock in at less than six minutes, with the majority between three and four. That certainly increases the probability of airplay on smooth jazz, adult contemporary, or even easy listening stations. Unfortunately, the commercialization of this recording dilutes the beauty of Jessy J's performance.
~ Review by Coustomer
Хочется туда, где вечное лето... Где летним вечером морской ночной бриз нежно обдувает твое лицо... Где так приятно ступить на прогретый за день песок и пройтись по вечернему пляжу, прислушиваясь к шелесту волн... Солнце неспешно катится за горизонт, тебе хорошо и спокойно... А неподалеку, в кафе, на импровизированной сцене, загорелые красавицы танцуют босса нову под мелодичное звучание саксофона... ...саксофона Jessy J ... и слов не надо.

Cast:
- Jessy J.: tenor and soprano saxophone, flute, vocals;
- Gregg Karukas: keyboards, bass, strings;
- Roberto Vally: bass;
- Sergio Gonzalez: drums;
- Richie Gajate Garcia: percussion;
- Paul Brown: guitar, drum programming;
- Tom Strahle: guitars (#8);
- Danilo Arroyo: percussion (#8);
- Pablo Aguirre: programming (#8);
- Paulina Aguirre, Kenny O' Brien: chorus vocals (#8);
- Sergio Aranda: vocals and piano (#9);
- Paul Brown, Richie Gajate Garcia, Cameron Smith, Roberto Vally: chorus vocals (#10)
Credits:
- Produced by Paul Brown except #8 & #9 produced by Pablo Aguirre
~ Review by Coustomer
True Love. With these two perfectly chosen words, Jessy J has, in unveiling the title of her second Peak Records release, captured the blazing emotions of her legions of fans across the U.S. and Latin America who made her the breakout genre star of 2008.With her sizzling mix of hot beats, Latin and samba rhythms, instantly captivating melodies, and model looks, this Mexican American saxophonist/singer proved quite the sensation with her debut CD Tequila Moon, earning her such accolades as Radio and Records “Debut Artist of The Year” and contemporary jazz song of the year by R&R and Billboard for the title track, which stayed perched at #1 for an incredible eight weeks. Adding to the multi-talented artist’s rising star was her cover story in Jazziz Magazine, features in People Espan?ol, and JazzTimes, to name a few, plus numerous television appearances and radio interviews.Produced by mega contemporary and urban jazz hitmaker, musician/guitarist and labelmate Paul Brown, (who also produced Tequila Moon), one of the most remarkable aspects of True Love is Jessy’s ongoing commitment to her development as an artist and composer on her own terms. Backed on most tracks by Brown, keyboardist Gregg Karukas, bassist Roberto Vally, drummer Sergio Gonzalez and percussionist Richie Gajate Garcia, she puts her unique, multi-cultural stamp on an 10 track mix of vocals and instrumentals that draws from her rich Latin heritage and love for both traditional and contemporary jazz.
~ Review by Coustomer
Backed on most tracks by Paul Brown, keyboardist Gregg Karukas, bassist Roberto Vally, drummer Sergio Gonzalez and percussionist Richie Gajate Garcia, she puts her unique, multi-cultural stamp on an 10 track mix of vocals and instrumentals that draws from her rich Latin heritage and love for both traditional and contemporary jazz.
If half of life is just showing up and the other half is timing, then Jessica Spinella's timing is right on time. Smooth jazz is filled to the brim with saxophonists and while most of them are technically proficient, the sheer volume makes it difficult for a newcomer to stand out. Spinella, aka Jessy J brings more than just another pretty face to the party; her infusion of jazz with Latin rhythms gives her a foundation upon which to build.
True Love, Jessy J's third album and second major label release, bears the signs of a artist standing on the verge of a breakthrough and getting a big push by the record company.
Clocking in at just under an economical 40 minutes, True Love is lean and tight with no unnecessary fat or frills. It also contains no unexpected surprises, but showcases the playing of an increasingly confident Jessy J, asserting her own identity as she fuses Latin influences with jazz. There's a trade-off of spontaneity and improvisation in exchange for good groove, but the end result is rewarding enough so there's nothing about which to be disappointed.
"Tropical Rain," "Forever," and "True Love" are likable if not overly original slices of smoothed out goodness. "Morning of the Carnival" ("Manha De Carnaval") is targeted for the dance floor with its bounce-to-the-beat drum programming from Paul Brown and Gregg Karukas's synth bass and strings. Jessy J adds some breezy, sparse vocals that are sweetly affable if not as accomplished as her saxophone skills. She fares better when accompanied by backing harmonies on "Llegaste Tu" and "Baila!"
Jessy J's route to crafting an enduring career ma y not lie in following the beaten path of other smooth jazz saxophonists, but in continuing to consolidate Latin influences of "Llegaste Tu" and "Brazilian Dance." Pablo Aguirre's production seems to better serve Jessy J's vocal on "Llegaste Tu," the only song on which she doesn't play, and the graceful "Brazilian Dance," a sensuous duet between her soprano sax and Sergio Aranda's piano and vocals.
True Love ends up evenly divided between the skillful studio wizardry of half its songs and its impassioned, sultry Latin soul. It's a little too soon to chart the trajectory of Jessy J's career arc, but it might eventually fall somewhere between the efficient proficiency as the "hot chick" playing smooth sax and the expressive innovator busy setting trends instead of following them.

Quest: Saunders Sermons, Paul Brown, Joe Sample, Harvey Mason, and Ray Parker, Jr.

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 "Feel Like Making Love" and the Sergio Mendes classic "Magalenha".

Cast:
- Jessy J – Arranger, Composer, Flute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Vocals
- Frank Abraham, Alex Al, Oskar Cartaya, Roberto Vally – Bass
- Michael Angel – Guitar
- Paul Brown – Arranger, Guest Artist, Guitar, Mixing
- Richie Gajate Garcia, Ronnie Gutierrez, Taku Hirano – Percussion
- Sergio Gonzalez, Iajhi Hampden, Dave Hooper – Drums
- Jay Gore – Guitar (Rhythm)
- Norman Jackson, Gregg Karukas – Keyboards, Strings
- Janis Liebhart – Vocals (Background)
- Michael Ripoll – Arranger, Composer, Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Keyboards, Programming, Vocals
- Ruslan Sirota – Arranger, Piano
- Lee Thornberg – Brass, Horn Arrangements
- Zoux – Keyboards
Reviews:
Saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter Jessy J is one of the brightest stars on the Smooth Jazz scene. Her combination of extraordinary musical talents and exciting live performances 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. My One And Only One is Jessy J’s most deliciously grooving, sensuous, creative work to date. Produced by the great Paul Brown (George Benson, Boney James, Peter White), the album features special guest, Grammy winning keyboardist Gregg Karukas. Highlights include Jessy’s sensitive re-imaginings of Adele’s “Lovesong,” Toni Braxton’s “You’re Makin’ Me High,” the R&B classic “Strawberry Letter 23” plus 7 great Jessy J originals!

Cast:
- Jessy J - Flute, Primary Artist, Producer, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor), Vocals
- Jeff Lorber - Bass, Engineer, Featured Artist, Guitar, Keyboards, Mixing, Strings
- Frank Abraham, Dave Livolsi, Oskar Cartaya - Bass
- Steve Oliver, Michael Thompson, Michael Ripoll, Paul Brown, Michael Angel - Guitar
- Jay Rowe, Ruslan Sirota, Norman Jakson - Piano
- Iajhi Hampden, Dave Hooper, Gary Novak, Trevor Somerville - Drums
- Ronnie Gutierrez, Richie Gajate Garcia - Percussion
Reviews:
Jessy J is getting us in the Christmas spirit with her special Christmas album. The album is full of classics, but we especially like Feliz Navidad/Home for The Holidays, an uptempo song that will surely warm you up on those cold winter nights. Jessy, who has performed on “American Idol” “The Voice” “Dancing With the Stars.” This is her first holiday Album with classics like Little Drummer Boy, Feliz Navidad, Silent Night, The First Noel and more! Guest artist include Jeff Lorber, Paul Brown, Maurice Smith, and Steve Oliver.
“Christmas songs bring us to a place of nostalgia, where we think of being a kid opening presents, having dinner with our families and creating wonderful memories,” says Jessy. “I grew up loving all the songs I recorded for California Christmas, and I’m proud of the work we did to create a unique album that my fans can enjoy year after year. All of the arrangements are original, offering a fresh perspective on songs we have known in other ways for so many years.”
“For me, California Christmas is a special album for many reasons,” says Jessy. “It will give listeners the feeling of being in a warmer, sunnier climate during the holiday season. But most importantly, as an artist I get to share the holidays musically with all my fans for the first time. Christmas is my favorite time of year and I am so grateful for all of my blessings.

Cast:
- Sax/ Vocals- Jessy J
- Keys- Jay Rowe
- Bass- Frank Abraham,
- Drums- Iajhi Hampden
- Guitar-Michael Angel
- Percussion- Richie Gajate Garcia (tracks 2, 11)
Reviews:
With the release of her new album “Live at Yoshi’s – 10 Year Anniversary Special,” Jessy J celebrates a remarkable decade since she brought her sizzling beats, dynamic Latin and samba rhythms with sensual melodies to contemporary jazz via her #1 hit debut album Tequila Moon.
The recording of this CD is a festive celebration of the 10-year anniversary of “Tequila Moon,” which propelled a remarkable career for the saxophonist. Recording the Yoshi’s Jazz Club event with her powerhouse band will capture the essence of Jessy J, which fans know is most readily heard when she commands a live performance.
“I’m excited to commemorate this experience with my fans! I felt like a live album would be the perfect way to mark the 10th anniversary of ‘Tequila Moon,’ because I love performing live and it presents a completely different experience than my studio albums, with exciting interactions with the audience and the spirited ensemble action with my band.”