Jesse Jones Jr., THE SO THEN COLLECTION

[Joe]

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

[Bright Moments]

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!!!

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

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

[Bright Moments]

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

[TedR]

Thanks for reminding me about JJJ. Listening to Soul Serenade now. Great afternoon pre-watchingtheBrownslose music.

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

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