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SAX SENSATION/SINGER JESSY J SET TO RELEASE HOT SAUCE SEPTEMBER 6

Featuring GRAMMY® legendary players Paul Brown, Ray Parker Jr, Joe Sample and Gregg Karukas, and drummer Harvey Mason

Mexican-American Player is on the Road with Cristian Castro.

Nothing wakes up food like salsa picante – and nothing will wake up your ears like Jessy J’s September 6th album, Hot Sauce. The award-winning and gorgeous Mexican-American sax player and singer, who has been featured in People en Español’s 50 Most Beautiful and grew up listening to everyone from Banda El Recodo to Trio Los Panchos, has created a special blend of ten fiery tunes, seasoned with authentic Latin zing and spiced with tasty jazz flavors.
Jessy J is currently on the road as a featured player in Cristian Castro’s band and in clubs on her own (see below).The accomplished saxophonist/singer/composer’s third album spotlights her collaborations with some of today’s most prominent contemporary jazz musicians, including guitarists Paul Brown (who produced the record) and Ray Parker Jr, keyboardists Joe Sample and Gregg Karukas, and drummer Harvey Mason of Fourplay. Hot Sauce showcases eight originals – from mild to wild – along with adventurous new arrangements of Francis Anthony ‘Eg’ White’s pop hit “Leave Right Now” and Duke Ellington’s jazz classic “In a Sentimental Mood.”

Jessy embraces her Latin heritage on her new album. The mellow ballad “Rio Grande” displays the best of this seductive and alluring style. “This song touches on the political energies that are being discussed regarding new immigration laws. I feel strongly that people shouldn’t be profiled based on their appearance. I believe that we should all have a pathway to citizenship. My mom is from Texas, and my dad is from Sinaloa, Mexico,” she says. “I’m really proud to be a Latina role model. It’s such a rich culture, and I have an affinity to music from both sides of the border.”

The title track, “Hot Sauce,” embodies the essence of the project. “This album is all about contrasts,” says Jessy. “That’s why I titled it Hot Sauce, the jazz elements are cool, but the Latin flavors are really hot. Although I’m from a new generation, I really enjoy working with the great ‘old-school’ musicians and totally respect the straight ahead jazz tradition.”

More than just another pretty face, Jessy J worked diligently to achieve recognition for her finely honed chops, songwriting skills and a strong sense of originality. Jessy was born in Portland, Oregon, she’s played the saxophone for over 20 years. An accomplished singer and dancer, she sang background vocals for Michael Bolton, played with the Henry Mancini Jazz Orchestra and performed in the off-Broadway production of Blast! She’s also done studio work with Michael Bublé, Seal, the Temptations, Jessica Simpson, Michael Bolton and Mexico’s pop diva Gloria Trevi.

Tequila Moon, Jessy’s auspicious debut on Peak Records, a division of Concord Music Group, was released in March 2008, and the title track hit #1 on Billboard’s jazz chart. The hit “Tropical Rain,” from her 2009 release, True Love, reached the #1 spot on the Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown, as well as on theBillboard jazz charts.

Jessy’s success is the product of a lot of hard work and a never ending focus on accomplishing her goals. “I still practice every day,” she says. “I love to play music because my spirit feels at peace. I dreamed of playing music as a child and now music is my life.”

Date – City/State – Venue

July 24, 2011 – Temecula, CA – Thornton Winery
July 29, 2011 – Milford, CT – Daniel Street
July 30, 2011 – McAllen, TX – Pharr Entertainment Center (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
July 31, 2011 – Houston, TX – Houston Arena Theatre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 5, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 6, 2011 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 7, 2011 – Ontario, CA – Jazz to be Green
August 7, 2011 – Bakersfield, CA – The Fox Theatre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 11, 2011 – Toledo, OH – ICE Restaurant & Jazz Club (w/ Alexander Zonjic & Friends)
August 12, 2011 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 13, 2011 – Miami, FL – The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 14, 2011 – Miami, FL – Playing in Cristian Castro’s band
August 19, 2011 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 20, 2011 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 21, 2011 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
September 2, 2011 – London, UK – Pizza Express Jazz Club (w/Paul Brown)
September 3, 2011 – London, UK – Pizza Express Jazz Club (w/Paul Brown)
September 4, 2011 – London, UK – Pizza Express Jazz Club (w/Paul Brown)
September 5, 2011 – London, UK – Pizza Express Jazz Club (w/Paul Brown)
September 6, 2011 – Hot Sauce album release – Heads Up/Concord Music Group
September 7, 2011 – San Diego, CA – Hot Cd Release Party, Horn Blower Cruise
September 16, 2011 – Augsburg, Germany – Park Theater at Kurhaus Göggingen
September 22 & 23, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – AARP Convention
September 24, 2011 – Miami, FL – City of Casselberry (w/ Ed Calle)
September 28, 2011 – Melbourne, FL – Hot Sauce CD Release Party hosted by The Groove
October 15, 2011 – Phoenix, AZ – JW Desert Ridge Jazz Festival, JW Marriott (w/ Jackeim Joyner & Oli Silk)
November 10, 2011 – Pensacola, FL – The Saenger Theatre
November 11, 2011 – Gainesville, FL – Tioga JazzFest 2011
December 1, 2011 – Venezuela – Playing in Cristian Castro’s band
December 14-17, 2011 – Chicago, IL – Midwest Clinic

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LA RECONOCIDA SAXOFONISTA Y CANTANTE JESSY J LANZA EL PROXIMO 6 DE SEPTIEMRE SU NUEVO ALBUM HOT SAUCECon colaboraciones de músicos legendarios ganadores del GRAMMY® incluyendo a Paul Brown, Ray Parker Jr, Joe Sample y Gregg Karukas y el baterista Harvey Mason

Jessy J de gira con Cristian Castro

Nada le da mejor gusto a la comida que una buena salsa picante y nada despertara más tus oídos que la música de Jessy J el próximo 6 de Septiembre cuando lance su nuevo álbum, Hot Sauce. La galardonada y hermosa saxofonista/cantante Mexico-Americana, quién ha formado parte de la lista de los 50 Más Bellos de People En Español y creció escuchando de todo desde Banda El Recodo hasta el Trio Los Panchos, ha creado una apasionada mezcla de 10 melodías sazonadas con autentico sabor Latino y condimentadas con todos los sabores del jazz.Jessy se encuentra actualmente en gira acompañando a la banda de Cristian Castro y en presentaciones individuales.

El tercer álbum de la saxofonista/cantante/compositora realza las colaboraciones que hizo con varios de los músicos de Jazz más prominentes en la actualidad como los guitarristas Paul Brown (productor del álbum) y Ray Parker Jr, los tecladistas Joe Sample y Gregg Karukas, y el baterista Harvey Mason de Fourplay. Hot Sauce exhibe ocho temas originales – de leve a intenso picante – al igual que el éxito de Francis Anthony ‘Eg’ White’s “Leave Right Now” y el clásico del jazz “In a Sentimental Mood” de Duke Ellington.

Jessy incorpora en este nuevo disco sus raíces hispanas. La balada “Rio Grande” muestra lo mejor de este género musical tan seductor. “Esta canción toca un poco el tema de las politicas que se estan discutiendo actualmente sobre las nuevas leyes de imigración. Soy fiel a la filosofia de que las personas no deben ser juzgadas por su apariencia. Creo que todos deberíamos tener la misma vía de oportunidades para optener la ciudadanía. Mi madre es de Texas y mi papá es de Sinaloa, México” comenta Jessy J. “Estoy muy orgullosa de ser un ejemplo Latino. Nuestra cultura es muy rica y me siento identificada con la música de ambas partes de la frontera.”

La canción “Hot Sauce” representa la esencia de esta nueva producción. “Este álbum es todo acerca de contrastes,” explica Jessy. “Por esta razón lo titule Hot Sauce, ya que los elementos del jazz son frescos mientras que los sabores Latinos son bastante picantes. Aunque formo parte de la nueva generación, disfruto mucho trabajando con los grandes veteranos del género y respeto mucho el estilo tradicional del jazz.”

Jessy J es mucho más que otra cara bonita, ella ha trabajado arduamente para lograr el reconocimiento por sus habilidades como músico, compositora y demostrar su traviesa originalidad. Jessy nació en Portland, Oregón y lleva tocando el saxofón por más de 20 años. Jessy es una cantante y bailarina consagrada, fue corista de Michael Bolton, tocó con la orquesta de Jazz de Henry Mancini y participó en el musical de Broadway Blast!. También ha hecho trabajos en estudio con Michael Bublé, Seal, The Temptations, Jessica Simpson, Michael Bolton y la diva Mexicana Gloria Trevi.

Tequila Moon, el primer álbum de Jessy bajo el sello Peak Records, una división de Concord Music Group, fue lanzado en marzo del 2008 y el tema “Tequila Moon” alcanzó la posición # 1 en la lista de jazz de la revista Billboard. El éxito “Tropical Rain” incluido en su álbum True Love, lanzado en el 2009, alcanzó la posición # 1 en el Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown al igual que en la lista de jazz de Billboard.

El éxito de Jessy es el resultado de mucho trabajo, dedicación y empeño en lograr todas sus metas. “Todavía practico a diario” dice Jessy. “Me encanta tocar por que la música le da paz a mi espíritu. Desde niña siempre soñé con toca y ahora la música es mi vida.”

Date – City/State – Venue
July 24, 2011 – Temecula, CA – Thornton Winery
July 29, 2011 – Milford, CT – Daniel Street
July 30, 2011 – McAllen, TX – Pharr Entertainment Center (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
July 31, 2011 – Houston, TX – Houston Arena Theatre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 5, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 6, 2011 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 7, 2011 – Ontario, CA – Jazz to be Green
August 7, 2011 – Bakersfield, CA – The Fox Theatre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 11, 2011 – Toledo, OH – ICE Restaurant & Jazz Club (w/ Alexander Zonjic & Friends)
August 12, 2011 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 13, 2011 – Miami, FL – The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 14, 2011 – Miami, FL – Playing in Cristian Castro’s band
August 19, 2011 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 20, 2011 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
August 21, 2011 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre (Playing in Cristian Castro’s band)
September 2, 2011 – London, UK – Pizza Express Jazz Club (w/Paul Brown)
September 3, 2011 – London, UK – Pizza Express Jazz Club (w/Paul Brown)
September 4, 2011 – London, UK – Pizza Express Jazz Club (w/Paul Brown)
September 5, 2011 – London, UK – Pizza Express Jazz Club (w/Paul Brown)
September 6, 2011 – Hot Sauce album release – Heads Up/Concord Music Group
September 7, 2011 – San Diego, CA – Hot Cd Release Party, Horn Blower Cruise
September 16, 2011 – Augsburg, Germany – Park Theater at Kurhaus Göggingen
September 22 & 23, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – AARP Convention
September 24, 2011 – Miami, FL – City of Casselberry (w/ Ed Calle)
September 28, 2011 – Melbourne, FL – Hot Sauce CD Release Party hosted by The Groove
October 15, 2011 – Phoenix, AZ – JW Desert Ridge Jazz Festival, JW Marriott (w/ Jackeim Joyner & Oli Silk)
November 10, 2011 – Pensacola, FL – The Saenger Theatre
November 11, 2011 – Gainesville, FL – Tioga JazzFest 2011
December 1, 2011 – Venezuela – Playing in Cristian Castro’s band
December 14-17, 2011 – Chicago, IL – Midwest Clinic