{"product_id":"jessy-j-second-chances-cd","title":"Jessy J - SECOND CHANCES | CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecording information: JHL SOund, Pacific Palisades, CA; The Village Recording Studios, Santa Monica, CA; Vella Recording Studios, West Hills, CA.\n\u003cbr\u003ePhotographer: Tom Keller.\n\u003cbr\u003eJessy J's fifth studio album, 2013's Second Chances, features more of the saxophonist\/vocalist's contemporary R\u0026amp;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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 2013-09-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jessy J","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41674961289275,"sku":"EVP-016351541123","price":18.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/2873\/1707\/files\/jessy-j-second-chances_RYpjF.jpg?v=1776504048","url":"https:\/\/record-stop.com\/products\/jessy-j-second-chances-cd","provider":"Record Stop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}