Jacin Nagao

Jacin Nagao: Jacin Nagao

by Craig W. Hurst
November 1, 2001

Jason Nagao the self-titled debut album by tenor saxophonist Jason Nagao is an energetic mix of eight original tunes and two jazz standards performed with the fresh newness of an emerging jazz artist. While on this recording Nagao is still moving toward the mature burnish of a more seasoned performer, he certainly still demonstrates a more than merely competent ability to express himself both as a composer and a jazz improviser.

Performing with Nagao on this Highlander Records release are ...