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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
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
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
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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).
