Name: Second Chances
Brand: SHANACHIE
SKU: 51959685
Price: 13.57 USD
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Second Chances

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Album: Second Chances
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Listen 2 the Groove	More Info...
2)	Second Chances	More Info...
3)	Feel Like Makin' Love	More Info...
4)	Magalenha	More Info...
5)	Tango for Two	More Info...
6)	Dos	More Info...
7)	La Luna Feliz	More Info...
8)	Double Trouble	More Info...
9)	Mambo Gumbo	More Info...
10)	Twice	More Info...

Performer Notes

Recording information: JHL SOund, Pacific Palisades, CA; The Village Recording Studios, Santa Monica, CA; Vella Recording Studios, West Hills, CA.
Photographer: Tom Keller.
Jessy J's fifth studio album, 2013's Second Chances, features more of the saxophonist/vocalist's contemporary R&B- and Latin pop-influenced smooth jazz. Moving from Heads Up to the Shanachie label, J -- who also co-produced and arranged many of the tracks on Second Chances -- focuses primarily this time out on her own original compositions. She does, however, turn in a funky cover of Brazilian icon Carlinhos Brown's "Magalenha," as well as soul legend Roberta Flack and Eugene McDaniels' "Feel Like Makin' Love," on which J showcases her breathy, romantic vocal chops. With her warm saxophone sound, lithe improvisational ability, and cross-genre approach, it's no wonder that J is a rising star on the international music scene appealing to both smooth jazz and Latin audiences. And while the spotlight shines the brightest on J on Second Chances, she has garnered a high-enough profile to draw some top-notch guest artists to appear on her albums. Last time, on 2011's Hot Sauce, J brought in jazz-funk titan Joe Sample and singer Ray Parker, Jr. On Second Chances, J is also joined by a handful stellar guest artists including keyboardist Jeff Lorber who joins her on several cuts that he also co-produced. Also adding his tasty stylings to the album is guitarist Norman Brown, who appears on the title track. Similarly, bassist Jimmy Haslip and keyboardist/vocalist Johnny Britt (who also co-wrote the title track with J) bring a positive energy to the proceedings. One couldn't hope for a better showcase for Jessy J's talent and Second Chances makes a great first impression. ~ Matt Collar