19 Jul

[ July 25th, 2025 release on Giant Step Arts: Rico Jones – BloodLines ]

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Giant Step Arts continues Modern Masters and New Horizons series with new live album by tenor saxophonist Rico Jones. Out July 25, 2025, BloodLines is a deeply personal album, exploring the saxophonist’s heritage, personal connections and spirituality in a stirring live context. With BloodLines, Giant Steps Arts introduces a compelling new compositional voice, Colorado-native tenor saxophonist Rico Jones. The album is his New York City leader debut and features a multi-generational band of peer guitarist Max Light and two veterans in bassist Joe Martin and drummer Nasheet Waits.

“Rico is one of the few original voices emerging. His musicianship and passion have forged to create an original voice we will joyfully be hearing more from in the future!” – Vincent Herring

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17 Jan

[ January the 20th, 2025 release on Open MIC Records: Eugenie Jones – EUGENIE ]

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Eugenie Jones’ self-titled album of groove-infused melodies, exquisite string arrangements, and songs of passion, betrayal, and revenge releases on January 20th, 2025.

Produced by legendary bassist Lonnie Plaxico, EUGENIE sets to melody the singer/songwriter’s poignant experiences and observations within new original songs, fresh-take jazz standards, and beloved soul classics.

“An extraordinary singer, songwriter, and a source of light we’re fortunate to experience.” – NEA Jazz Master and John Coltrane bassist Reggie Workman

“Tremendous talent, tireless energy and buoyant spirit.” – Thomas Staudter, The Gazette/New York

“…keen sense of phrasing … like a veteran horn soloist, she slides effortlessly from one octave to the next, always landing on the right, pitch-perfect note.” – Mark Holston, Jazziz

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