Tuesday, July 5, 2016

David DeJesus - Drive (2016)



Label: Self Released
Source: David DeJesus
Genre: Contemporary Jazz
GAB's Rating: ★★★★★


Saxophonist David DeJesus has been on the New York City Jazz scene since the late 90’s and has established himself as a key player in numerous bands in various genres. In Jazz, David has performed with the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Mingus Big Band, the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars, and Jimmy Heath’s Big Band along with many others. In Latin Jazz and Salsa, David has shared the stage with Ruben Blades, Larry Harlow, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and Tito Rodriguez Jr. Currently, David is a member of the Grammy Award winning Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, the Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria Big Band, and the Legendary Ron Carter’s Great Big Band. On top of his busy performing career, David has long been involved in education and is currently a proud professor at Purchase College just outside of the city.

DRIVE is the debut album by NYC saxophonist David DeJesus featuring the stellar band of Donald Vega on piano, Luques Curtis on bass, E.J. Strickland on drums, and Tristen Napoli on trumpet.


1. Drive
2. The Search Goes On
3. Emergence
4. The Knife Test
5. Home
6. Endgame

David DeJesus - saxophone
Donald Vega - piano
Luques Curtis - bass
E.J. Strickland - drums
Tristen Napoli - trumpet 


https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/daviddejesus