Jessy J

Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Latin and jazz as Jessy J, celebrated saxophonist, graces the renowned Blues Alley in Washington DC. With a musical journey spanning over a decade, Jessy J invites you to immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of her latest album, "Blue." Join us on March 30 for an unforgettable evening featuring performances at 7 PM and 9 PM, as we celebrate the magic of music at this iconic venue. Don't miss the chance to witness Jessy J's extraordinary talent live on stage.

Saxophonist Jessy J® was born in Portland, Oregon, raised in Hemet, California and is of Mexican-American descent. She began playing piano at the age four and at 15 won the Piano State Championship Béla Bartók Festival. Earning a scholarship to University of Southern California, she obtained a degree in jazz studies and was named the “Most Outstanding Jazz Student”. After graduating from USC, she worked in the studio with Michael Bublé and in 2010 was inducted into Disney’s Magic Music Days Hall of Fame. Jessy has toured with The Temptations, Jessica Simpson, Michael Bolton, and Seal. She has performed or recorded with Taylor Swift, Aerosmith, Chance the Rapper, Robin Thicke, Anita Baker, Andra Day, Maxwell, Joe Sample, Harvey Mason and Ray Parker Jr among others. Known for her trademark Latin tinged powerful horn playing she has garnered 12 top singles and 6 chart topping albums. In addition to work as a solo artist Jessy has recorded 12 seasons on Dancing with the Stars on woodwinds as well as performed on American Idol, The Voice, the Grammys, and the VMA’s.

2008 Song of the Year, "Tequila Moon", Billboard, Radio and Records
2008 Debut Artist of the Year, Radio and Records, Jazztrax
2009 No. 1 Song, "Tropical Rain", Billboard
2011 No.1 Album Hot Sauce, Billboard Jazz charts
2013 Second Chances #2 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums
2016 California Christmas #3 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums
2018 #3 Contemporary Jazz Song “All I Want”
2022 #1 Album of the Year (Jazztrax) “Blue”
2022 #1 Christmas Album SmoothJazz.com “California Christmas Vol. 2”