If you’re in the mood for innovative jazz with improvisations that have no limits, then ‘Edible Flowers’ is a suitable arrangement. Enjoy this musical bouquet that is filled with so many colors on ‘Edible Flowers’. Jessica Jones Quartet is an established ensemble that has been performing since the 1980s and ‘Edible Flowers’ is the group’s sixth release.
The Quartet features Jessica Jones and her husband Tony Jones on tenor sax, Stomu Takeishi on bass and Deszon Claiborne on drums. The group’s style is experimental as Jessica Jones Quartet isn’t afraid to test the waters and push musical boundaries. ‘Edible Flowers’ is the perfect batch that has something for everyone.
It’s time to head uptown to “Manhattan” where a jazzy punch hits you square in the eardrums. Jessica Jones Quartet is bringin’ the heat and simply on fire on “Manhattan” with superb instrumentation at play. A stylish tempo swoops in next on “Bird’s Word” as notes gracefully fly by at just the right speed. In this case, the “Bird” is the “Word and the SOUND hitting you from all directions. Musical forces are colliding together on “No Relation/Just Us” where Jessica Jones Quartet invites everyone to buckle up for one wild ride. It all comes crashing down right before your ears on “No Relation/Just Us” where endless improvising pleases your ears. Prepare for an intoxicating beat & rhythm that tempts you and intrigues your senses on “Little Melonae”. Jessica Jones Quartet is getting down to business on “Higher Than” as a funky & soulful sensation can be heard. With a smooth touch and grandiose playing, this ensemble is in the zone and feelin’ the flow on “Higher Than”. Jessica Jones Quartet has hit the bullseye with “Soft Target” where this group is full of pizzazz by the end. The Quartet is hitting it right on the mark on “Soft Target” as this spiffy number is flavorful and full of life.
‘Edible Flowers’ is fresh & inventive as Jessica Jones Quartet weaves through these six tracks with ease. There are no restrictions and nothing holding the Quartet back from exploring all aspects of music and improvisation. With many vibrant textures, structures and dynamics, ‘Edible Flowers’ is the quintessential jazz record. Variety is the spice of life, so be sure to pick up ‘Edible Flowers’ when it’s released on January 3, 2025. Jessica Jones Quartet epitomizes artistic expression with original improvisation and ‘Edible Flowers’ is a perfect example of this.
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By Jimmy Rae
