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Spirit Jazz Project

Somewhere between Hendrix, Scofield, and Motown...

About Me

Somewhere south of Motown, west of Scofield, east of Hendrix, and north of Lynyrd Skynyrd lives the Spirit Jazz Project. Their latest CD release is called Square Peg. The group is developing a new musical style called Blue Collar Jazz. It's bebop with a blue collar. The group is faithful to what "jazz" is supposed to be: modern music that is made by taking familiar sounds and making them swing like mad!
This music is Postmodern Fusion! SJP is a progressive trio focused on connecting with listeners through elements of rock distortion, blues guitar riffs, gospel style, soul melodies, and even country twang. Spirit Jazz have devoted themselves to the Pittsburgh tradition of being truly innovative; this music is one step toward the future of fusion.
The songs are spiritual, highly original, and nothing like them exists anywhere. All of the compositions are proudly hand crafted; it's American music. Many reflect on Biblical references, and everyday life. The tracks were recorded LIVE, with some later additions for flavor. All members of the group are educated musicians that have learned the most valuable lesson: Make REAL music for REAL people!
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Member Since: 9/1/2006
Band Website: spiritjazzproject.com
Band Members: Jer, Pierce, Joe, Mike (Studio)
Influences: God, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Pat Martino, Philly Joe Jones, Jaco Pastorius, Elvin Jones, Jimi Hendrix, McCoy Tyner, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, James Jamerson, Bootsy Collins, James Brown, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Wes Montgomery, Carlos Santana, and many others...
Sounds Like: Stir together Sco, Hendrix, The Godfather of Soul, Trane, Pat Martino, Miles, Led Zeppelin, and the entire Motown catalog! Add Gospel to taste. A bit of dirt under the fingernails and there you go.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

XM Airplay

Thanks to XM for playing us!!!  And thank you listeners for sending us email to show your support.  We were among the ranks of some very great players.  Thank you all very much!
Posted by Spirit Jazz Project on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:37:00 PST

XM Channel 72: Beyond Jazz!

Just a brief update!  Spirit Jazz Project will be heard on XM Satellite Radio December 5, 2006!!!  Many heart felt "thank yous" to Michelle Sammartino, without whom this would not ...
Posted by Spirit Jazz Project on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:58:00 PST

Call Your Radio Stations

Hey, first a big thank you to everyone helping with our project!!!  iTunes is going very well.  You are the reason.  Thanks.  There are some very nice things happening in the radi...
Posted by Spirit Jazz Project on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:38:00 PST

WORLDWIDE ALBUM RELEASE!

Just an update:  The worldwide release of "Square Peg" is HERE!!!  The album is available on iTunes worldwide! We hope and pray that everything runs smoothly.  Thank you for y...
Posted by Spirit Jazz Project on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:46:00 PST

Media Quote

The Spirit Jazz Project walks a dangerous musical tightrope without falling off.  Lean one way, and a precipice is waiting for bands specializing in fusion.  Go the other and join st...
Posted by Spirit Jazz Project on Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:36:00 PST

To The Listener

Just a note to all of you who are looking at the trio's site and giving us feedback.  Thank you!  You are very kind, and your comments are great!  Thanks for the tips and helping us to ...
Posted by Spirit Jazz Project on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 07:49:00 PST