Rico Jones Acclaimed Saxophonist and Composer Performs his album Bloodlines at Zinc Bar on January 21

I’m super thrilled that I will be covering one of the most thrilling young emerging jazz artists on the scene today, tenor saxophonist Rico Jones who will be performing original music from his upcoming album Bloodlines at Zinc Bar located on 82 W 3^rd Street in Greenwich Village on Tuesday January 21^st.

I first wrote about Jones in the September 2023 edition of the Village View.

 Jones will have a lineup of some of the best jazz musicians in the world working with him that night, with Max Light (guitar), Nasheet Waits (drums), and Joe Martin on double bass.

Currently there are two shows — both on Tuesday January 21 (7:00 PM and 9:00 PM). This will be Jones’ only upcoming performance at Zinc Bar. I’ve also included a link where you can purchase tickets at the bottom of this article.

Jones is an emerging jazz artist on the Giant Step Arts label. As an acclaimed saxophonist and composer, he has performed both as a solo artist and sideman with many jazz luminaries, including Sylvia Cuenca, David Kikoski, and the Charles Mingus All-Star Band.

It’s worth noting that two albums on the Giant Step Arts label have received critical acclaim. You Think This America by Orrin Evans featuring the drummer from Rico’s Bloodlines album, Nasheet Waits – was ranked Number One in the New York Times.

Mark Turner’s album Live at the Village Vanguard was called a modern masterpiece by Downbeat Magazine. The roster of artists with critically acclaimed albums on the Giant Step Arts label is a testament to Rico’s promising future as a young artist.

“Rico is one of the few original voices emerging. His musicianship and passion has forged an original voice we will joyfully be hearing more from in the future!” – Vincent Herring

Get ready for a visceral infusion of some of the tastiest jazz you will hear from this modern master, manifested with amazing precision through Rico’s unique blend of jazz infused with indigenous Latino heritage and gospel influences, evoking a deep emotional connection to his music.

To purchase tickets for Rico Jones at Zinc Bar: https://www.zincbar.com/

Rico Jones Village View article, September 2023

https://villageview.nyc/2023/09/08/rico-jones-tenor-saxophonist-making-waves-on-the-nyc-jazz-scene/

Read this article where I originally wrote it in The Village View:

Rico Jones Acclaimed Saxophonist and Composer Performs his album “Bloodlines” at Zinc Bar on January 21

Kaju Roberto is an accomplished musician, singer/ songwriter, journalist, and an award-winning producer. He is the artist Rad Jet on Spotify.