Joe Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Heard a track from this self-released disc today on local radio (KNTU, for those in the area): "My Brother Melton". Had to say I liked what I heard, especially from the leader, who appears to be based in Miami. Heavy Cannonball influence, and I could swear I heard some Sam Rivers-esque "slipperiness" here and there. But, ultimately, there's a dancing quality to his lines that strikes me as all Jesse Jones Jr. You can preview tracks at CDBaby (vocals alert): http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jessejonesjr2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 i am a BIG fan!! i heard Jesse play last week in miami and he was SMOKIN" i bought the new disc and have played it over and over, it is EXCELLENT! for the uninitiated - Jesse is the brother of Trumpet player and music educator Melton Mustafa and is a big name on the local miami jazz scene. he just returned from a gig in italy and is about to start one in russia! here is his web site: Jesse's Web Page i used a cut from his prior album "Soul Serenade" on my BFT. GET THIS DISC!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Oh good! I've loved "Soul serenade" for years. I'll get this soon. No personnel details on CDBaby, though. Who's with JJJ? MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 here's the line-up: JJJ - alto sax, soprano sax, flute Melton Mustafa - trumpet Silvano Monisterios - piano (he is excellent!) Pul Shewchuk - bass James Cotman - drums all songs written by jjj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedR Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Thanks for reminding me about JJJ. Listening to Soul Serenade now. Great afternoon pre-watchingtheBrownslose music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 here's the line-up: JJJ - alto sax, soprano sax, flute Melton Mustafa - trumpet Silvano Monisterios - piano (he is excellent!) Pul Shewchuk - bass James Cotman - drums all songs written by jjj Thanks Evan. I only know Melton. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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