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Musician

Alto saxophonist Jesse Davis is one of the new, young lions of jazz coming out of New Orleans, where he was born 1965. He follows in the tradition of the Marsalis family and other Jazz musicians from the Crescent City currently attracting so much attention. Not surprisingly, he studied with Ellis Marsalis at the New Orleans Centre for Creative Arts. Jesse showed signs of musical talent at an early age: when he was eleven, his brother Roger (an accomplished tuba player) bought Jesse a saxophone and taught him how to play it. He went on to study with Ellis Marsalis, whose teachings inspired him to become a music student at North-Eastern Illinois University on a full scholarship. Eventually, he transferred to William Patterson College in New Jersey and then to the New School in New York City, enrolling in their Jazz and Contemporary Music Program. There he was a student of noted Jazz historian Ira Gitler, who says that "...Jesse stood out in the crowd"

Album

Reflections

By Jesse Davis

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2026
Track listing: Blue Autumn; Reflections; Choctaw Alley; Funk Sugo; It’s Just Farewell; Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans; Evidence.

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Kalaparusha, Bobby Sanabria, and Giorgio Gaslini

by Jerome Wilson
September 30, 2026

This episode highlights spiritual jazz from Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, Latin jazz from the Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band and solo piano from Giorgio Gaslini among other things.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 John Stevens Trio ...

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Happy Birthday Marcus Roberts! Also Tony Bennett, Allan Holdsworth, and more

by David W. Daniels
August 11, 2026

In addition to the artists named in the title, this edition of Exploration recognizes the classic genius of The Quintet (Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charlie Mingus, and Max Roach), Horace Silver, and others. More new music from Joe Alterman, Doug Webb, and Terri Lyne Carrington. Birthdays recognized include Eddie Jefferson, Ravi Coltrane, and “Pops" ...

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Happy 87th Charles McPherson! Other birthdays recognized include Al Di Meola and Ada Rovatti. Classic jazz from Freddie Hubbard, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and more

by David W. Daniels
July 28, 2026

In addition to three jazz compositions featuring the alto saxophone of Charles McPherson and other musicians named in the show title, this week's Exploration program includes classic jazz from Carmen McRae, Gene Ammons, Clark Terry, and others. New music is featured from Gregory Hutchinson, Joey Alexander, Jalen Baker, and others. In addition to Mr. McPherson's birthday ...

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Bria Skonberg, Jacob Gurevitsch, Jesse Davis & Back Alley Brass Band

by Joe Dimino
July 19, 2026

From the celebrated and high energy Kansas City band with a New Orleans kick, we begin the 967th Episode of Neon Jazz with the Back Alley Brass Band with music off their new 2026 album Some Bright Morning. From there, we dig into new music and interview clips from the likes of Jacob Gurevitsch, Arnold Ludvig, ...

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Barry Greene, Blue Moods, Sharon Minemoto, Judith Owens and more

by Benjamin Boddie
May 28, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Barry Greene, Jared Hall, Jesse Davis, Faye Carol, Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project, Ray Obiedo, Shunzo Ohno, The BLCK Madonna, Dave Schumacher & Cubeye, Ben Markley Big Band, Blue Moods, Bobby Broom, Billy Childs, Catherine Russell, Erica Von Kleist, Mike Clement, Nat Reeves, Judith Owens, Taylor Roberts, Bobby ...

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Ben Rosenblum, Tierney Sutton, and Jimmy Giuffre

by Jerome Wilson
May 13, 2026

This show features new music from Ben Rosenblum and Tierney Sutton as well as older selections from Jimmy Giuffre and Johnny Smith.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Trombocalist Big Band “Sulk City" from The Vigil ...

Article: Album Review

Jesse Davis Quartet: Reflections

Read "Reflections" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
May 10, 2026

<em>Reflections</em> by alto saxophonist Jesse Davis, joined by pianist Spike Wilner, bassist John Webber, and featured guest drummer Lewis Nash, was recorded at GB’s Juke Joint in Long Island City in March 2025 and is the kind of album that doesn’t announce itself loudly. It just feels lived in. Unhurried, assured, yet steeped in memory and ...

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Blue Moods, Bobby Broom, Billy Childs, Catherine Russell and more

by Benjamin Boddie
May 8, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Blue Moods, Bobby Broom, Billy Childs, Catherine Russell, Erica Von Kleist, Mike Clement, Nat Reeves, Judith Owens, Taylor Roberts, Bobby Matos Heritage Ensemble, Bobby Sanabria Big Band, Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet, Juan Carlos Quintero, Rebecca Rafla, Joe Gransden, Chick Corea, Audrey Ochoa, Andrea Miller, Steve Wilson, Ben Markley ...