Saxophonist Jessy J Uploads Live Video Of No. 1 Song Tropical Rain
Smooth jazz saxophonist Jessy J, whose “Tropical Rain” is the No. 1 song on the Smooth Jazz Top 20, has just released several videos which should be of interest to her fans. The first is an actual video of “Tropical Rain” recently recorded at the Pizza Express jazz club in London, where Jessy is joined on stage by smooth jazz guitarists Peter White and Paul Brown.
Jessy’s No. 1 song is from her latest CD, True Love, released in August. It’s her second No. 1, as “Tequila Moon,” from her debut CD of the same name, also went to the top spot of the Smooth Jazz Top 20.
For the last couple of years, Jessy has been one of the most active video posters among smooth jazz artists. In addition to numerous videos on her official website, Jessy also has a YouTube page where you can see her playing piano at recitals, competitions and festivals, as well as one of her in high school playing the saxophone.
Jessy, who is fluent in Spanish, says her music has many influences. However, there is one style that most affected her, which is reflected on “Tropical Rain” and True Love. “I feel strongly influenced by music of Latin America. Growing up, I always had music playing in the house. It’s kind of just in me to play that style of music. It’s hard to explain, but all I can say is that I understand it really well. I started incorporating more of that into jazz and then a little bit of pop on top of that, and then now the smooth jazz element really brings things together.”