Pettay, Jordan
Sunnyside, 2018, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 25.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 
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 inspire listeners and give them a path to God through music. To that end she includes several Christian songs. “Straight Street”, “Whatever Happens” and “I Exalt Thee” are highlights. Christian Sands (p), Luke Sellick (b) and Jimmy MacBride (d) accompany Pettay on this peaceful encounter. Mat Jodrell (t) and Joe McDonough (tb) make guest appearances on tracks 1 and 4 ushering Pettay to a fine start!
Publicist: Lydia Liebman Promotions
