By: Arsenio Orteza, World Magazine This New York saxophonist’s debut breaks down rather tidily along jazz, R&B, and gospel lines. What kind of jazz? The kind that finds Pettay and her standard-format trio getting away with an original seven-minute Wayne Shorter tribute and a John Coltrane cover. What kind of R&B? The kind that lights … Read More
J.D. Considine, JazzTimes Say the words “gospel jazz,” and what comes to mind is likely something along the lines of Nat Adderley’s “Sermonette”: bluesy, down-home, and uplifting. But when saxophonist Jordan Pettay offers her take on “I Surrender All”—a classic hymn that has been recorded by everyone from Mahalia Jackson to Cece Winans to Michael … Read More
By: Jerome Wilson, All About Jazz Jordan Pettay is a young Julliard graduate who makes her debut recording here, playing alto and soprano. Spirituality is a big part of her music and she plays several hymns during the set in respectful, attractive arrangements. She brings a subtly funky delivery to her soprano playing on “I … Read More
Influencia do Jazz by Thiago Goes, Jornal do Brasil Mixing religion with any theme is always controversial. From football to politics (the latter, then, we do not even talk), linking any topic to religious issues causes disagreements, creating an authentic ideological battle. Music, curiously, in the present times, is an exception, in an environment where … Read More
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Jazz Newsletter Jordan Pettay – First Fruit 75 O’s Notes: Fresh Fruit is the debut recording for New York based saxophonist, composer Jordan Pettay. She mixes jazzy pop tunes like “You Make Me Feel Brand New” with modern jazz originals like the title track. Her mission is to … Read More
By: Dave Rogers, WTJU 91.1FM Jordan Pettay – First Fruit (Outside In Music): Alto and soprano saxophonist Jordan Pettay offers her first release, featuring three original compositions and spanning from John Coltrane’s “Straight Street” and Thom Bell and Linda Creed’s “You Make Me Feel Brand New” to several religious songs which are offered with similar … Read More
by George Harris, Jazz Weekly Jordan Pettay uses her alto and soprano sax to put Sunday Morning soul back into the heart of jazz on this wonderful mix of spirituals and originals. Since the first days of jazz, the church has been an important foundation of America’s classical music, and Pettay touches into that taproot … Read More
Accomplished saxophonist and composer Jordan Pettay is proud to announce her arrival with the release of First Fruit, on award-winning trombonist and composer Nick Finzer’s record label Outside In Music. Co-produced by Christian Sands, who also lends his talents on piano and rhodes, First Fruit is presented by a stellar line-up which includes Luke Sellick on bass and Jimmy Macbride on drums. Instantly recognizable by her sophisticated and spiritual sound, … Read More
Pierre Giroux, Audiophile Audition Saxophonist Jordan Pettay has released her debut album First Fruit due in no small measure to a successful Kickstarter funding campaign. Such is the influence of the combination of the internet and fund raising technology that brings such artists to attention of the listening public. We are all the better for … Read More
13th Annual Jazz Critics Poll Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Anniversary (ArtistShare) Latin – Karl Ackerman (All About Jazz) New Releases – Russ Musto (New York City Jazz Record, DownBeat) Henry Conerway III – With Pride For Dignity (Self-released) New Releases – Richard B. Kamins (Step Tempest) New Releases – Peter Quinn (Jazzwise, The Arts Desk) Debut – Richard B. Kamins (Step Tempest) … Read More
