B.J. Jansen, born January 3rd 1981 in Cincinnati, has only begun to establish himself as a charismatic and dynamic jazz performer, composer and bandleader on and off the stage. Recent performance highlights as leader have included the 55 Bar, Fat Cat, Garage and Knitting Factory in NYC: NY, Blues Alley in Washington, DC, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center For The Performing Arts in Philadelphia. He has also toured internationally with performances in Brazil(2001) and Japan(TOKYO 2007).
Realizing the importance of giving back, B.J. founded the Jazz Development Group in February of 2005. The JDG is a non-profit corporation to provide supplemental jazz education clinics to school-age children at no cost. In the future B.J. hopes to continue his charitable work and form alliances with other organizations improving the lives of people through music.
Liner Notes: B.J. Jansen & CONJURA - The Movement Vol.1
1. Angela\'s Aggravation - B.J. Jansen, composer - ASCAP
2. Lovely You - Frank Stagnitta, composer - ASCAP
3. Brandon\'s Blues - B.J. Jansen, composer - ASCAP
4. Carol\'s Dream - Frank Stagnitta, composer - ASCAP
5. Relaxin\' With Jessica - B.J. Jansen,composer - ASCAP
B.J. Jansen - Baritone Saxophone
Frank Stagnitta - Piano
Daud El-Bakara - Trumpet
Mike Boone - Bass - Tracks: 1,2,4 & 5
Ed Wise - Bass - (Brandon\'s Blues)
Christopher Beck - Drums - Tracks: 3 & 4
Wayne Smith Jr. - Drums - Tracks: 1,2 & 5
Executive Producer: B.J. Jansen
Producers: B.J. Jansen, Frank Stagnitta
Engineered and Mastered by Dave Downham
Various Sessions in 2005, 2006 & 2007
Recorded at: Gradwell House Studios
Haddon Heights, NJ USA
Artwork and Design by JM Creative Artists
Photo by Patrick Simoine
All rights reserved, Copyright 2008, B.J. Jansen, JM Records & JM Creative Artists
WHAT SOME HAVE SAID ABOUT B.J. JANSEN:
\"Up-And-Coming and Soon-To-Be, Jazz Legend!\"
Al Lubiejewski, Jazz Host - WQLN 91.3 FM
\"This CD is the essence of Hard Bop! This CD is so cool! Please check it out!”(In Reference to “The Movement Vol. 1”)
Disk Union - TOKYO, JAPAN
\"B.J. Jansen, who is still in his twenties, is a young Baritone Saxophone Player. He moved to New York City and he has already played at many famous Jazz clubs there... (55 Bar, Fat Cat, Knitting Factory) He is very talented! We have a good impression of his CD because his music is straight-ahead!”
Vento Azul Records - TOKYO, JAPAN
\"B.J. Jansen controls his baritone saxophone, summoning a flawless series of notes for each run in the ensemble’s traditional jazz tunes.” ...
Stephen George - LEO Weekly
\"BJ Jansen & Conjura are just the ticket for a smoking Friday night....”
Ken Micallef - Philadelphia Weekly
\"What does Conjura conjure? Apparently, the sound of vintage Blue Note recordings, circa the \'50s. B.J. Jansen heads up this well-regarded Philly ensemble, which showcases his baritone sax ... indeed.”
Washington Post
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