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Rico Jones: The Spiritual Sax Of Bloodlines

Read "Rico Jones: The Spiritual Sax Of Bloodlines" reviewed by Lawrence Peryer


Today, the Spotlight shines on tenor saxophonist Rico Jones.Rico's new album BloodLines (Giant Step Arts), captures something you don't hear much anymore--a live recording that feels like a complete story. Recorded at Brooklyn's Ornithology Jazz Club, it's five original compositions that explore his multicultural heritage, from his Indigenous and Latino roots to his deep connection with Black American musical traditions.Based in Harlem, Rico's already performed with Esperanza Spalding at the Blue Note and co-led the first ...

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Radio & Podcasts

Rico Jones's "Bloodlines": A Journey Through Heritage and Sound

Read "Rico Jones's "Bloodlines": A Journey Through Heritage and Sound" reviewed by David Bixler


Tenor saxophonist Rico Jones's debut recording, Bloodlines, is a thoughtful exploration of his Latino and indigenous heritage. Recorded live at Ornithology in Brooklyn, the album features Jones alongside guitarist Max Light, a fellow Denver native, and veteran musicians Joe Martin on bass and Nasheet Waits on drums.In this episode of LINER NOTES, Jones reflects on his quest for the Divine in his music as well as the significant input from the friends and family who have shaped this ...

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Album Review

Eugenie Jones: Eugenie

Read "Eugenie" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci


Eugenie Jones seems to be another one of those singers who did not start out as one but got there as soon as she could. Make no mistake, she ended up in the right profession, self-confessedly in the tradition of Nina Simone and Abbey Lincoln. Jones writes as well, and several of her own songs, “Starlight Starbright," “Hold Back the Night," “It's OK," “Nothing Better" and “Say What You Will" round out a recording of a selection of classics by ...


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