New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has long been one of the greats of the smooth jazz genre. Since his debut album Sunshine After Midnight (2005) it took a bit longer that his sophomore album Waiting For You (2014) was released. His third album was International Groove (2021) followed by Cocktails & Jazz (2021). Now he is back with Soul Energy (2022). 

The time intervals of the release dates are a sure indicator for the almost explosively developing creative power of this guitarist. The extremely large number of musicians involved in the production, as can be seen from the credits, speaks for the consistently excellent quality of his music.

The positive attitude of this album is already evident in the album's opener Ride With Me. Backed by a strong horn trio consisting of Jonathan Powell (trumpet), Jeremy Powell (alto sax) and Mariel Bildsten (trombone), JJ is able to fully express himself with the guitar in a gripping song.

The legendary Miami has become the center of Florida and attracts with its vibrant life and economic power. JJ's guitar tribute strikes at the core of its vitality. A little further south we encounter the Caribbean Sunset. The tropical joie de vivre is reflected in this piece.

Ready And Willing seems to be directed at JJ's relationship with his beloved wife. So much happiness and pleasure can only be expressed in notes. The title already hints at it. To The Top has what it takes to be a chart breaker.

The meaning of the title Q1 is probably only clear to insiders. The music, on the other hand, is accessible to all. Lovers Paradise with its Caribbean rhythm is recommended for sunset parties on the beach.

With Bump It, things continue in a cheerful mood. You're So Sexy is easily said but seriously meant. JJ is the favorite of all women with this song. Final tune of the album is the aptly titled Until We Meet Again which leaves a good impression with a lot of Latin momentum.

JJ Sansaverino rises the fun factor with his new album Soul Energy. This album can be enjoyed in good times and bad.

  

 


 

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Album Information

Title: Soul Energy
Artist: JJ Sansaverino
Year: 2022
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Label: Innervision Records


Tracks:

1) "Ride With Me" (4:13)
2) "Miami" (4:08)
3) "Caribbean Sunset" (4:20)
4) "Ready and Willing" (5:15)
5) "To The Top" (5:13)
6) "Q1" (4:08)
7) "Lovers Paradise" (4:44)
8) "Bump It" (4:34)
9) "You're So Sexy" (5:01)
10) "Until We Meet Again" (4:07)




Credits:

Ride With Me (4:13)

Keyboards – Etienne Lytle

Bass – Dwayne “Smitty” Smith

Drums – Omari Williams

Percussion – Danny Sadownick

Trumpet – Jonathan Powell

Alto Sax – Jeremy Powell

Trombone – Mariel Bildsten

Keyboard Programming – JJ Sansaverino

Mixed By Blake Aaron at Blake Aaron Studios Los Angeles

 

Miami (4:08)

Keyboards – West Byrd

Bass - Chris Snowden

Drums - Jay Williams

Percussion – Danny Sadownick

Brass – Jonathan Powell

Mixed By Blake Aaron at Blake Aaron Studios Los Angeles

 

Caribbean Sunset (4:20)

Keyboards – JJ Sansaverino

Bass – Michael “MEGAHBASS” Fletcher

Drums – Paul KasticK

Percussion – Danny Sadownick

Flutes– Zé Luis Oliveira

Drum Programming – JJ Sansaverino

Mixed By Andrew Denny

  

Ready And Willing (5:15)

Keyboards – T Harris

Bass – AJ Johnson

Drums – Fred Boswell Jr.

Percussion – Danny Sadownick

Mixed By Alex “One Vibration” Valenti

 

To The Top (5:13)

Keyboards – Devone “DA-VINE TUCH” Allison

Bass – John Dillard

Drums – Shawn Pelton

Percussion – Danny Sadownick

Brass – Jonathan Powell

Keyboard Programming – JJ Sansaverino

Mixed By Josh Gold at The Basement Studio

 

Q1 (4:08)

Bass – Michael “MEGAHBASS” Fletcher

Keyboard and Drum Programming – JJ Sansaverino

Mixed By Sidney Mills (spimusicinc) at Mercy Sound Studios NYC

 

Lovers Paradise (4:44)

Keyboards – Sidney Mills

Bass – Michael “MEGAHBASS” Fletcher

Drums – Paul KasticK

Keyboard Programming – JJ Sansaverino

Mixed By Sidney Mills (spimusicinc) at Mercy Sound Studios NYC

 

Bump It (4:34)

Keyboards – Selan Lerner

Bass – Al Carty

Drums – Paul KasticK

Percussion – Danny Sadownick

Mixed By Josh Gold at The Basement Studio

 

 You’re So Sexy (5:01)

Sax – J. White

Keyboards – JJ Sansaverino

Bass – Mel Brown

Percussion – Danny Sadownick

Drum Programming – JJ Sansaverino

Mixed By Jon Flip Muro The KeyNotes Music

 

Until We Meet Again (4:07)

Piano – Brian Simpson

Bass – Darryl Anders

Drums – John Lamkin

Percussion – Danny Sadownick

Keyboard Programming – JJ Sansaverino

Mixed By Josh Gold at The Basement Studio