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Rico Jones: The Spiritual Sax Of Bloodlines

By Lawrence Peryer | Spotlight On
August 30, 2025
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Today, the Spotlight shines on tenor saxophonist Rico Jones.

Rico's new album BloodLines (Giant Step Arts), captures something you don't hear much anymore—a live recording that feels like a complete story. Recorded at Brooklyn's Ornithology Jazz Club, it's five original compositions that explore his multicultural heritage, from his Indigenous and Latino roots to his deep connection with Black American musical traditions.

Based in Harlem, Rico's already performed with

Esperanza Spalding

bass
b.1984

" data-original-title="" title="">Esperanza Spalding at the Blue Note and co-led the first all-Indigenous big band. His approach to jazz honors the past while pushing forward, whether he's working with veterans like

Joe Martin

bass
b.1970

" data-original-title="" title="">Joe Martin and

Nasheet Waits

drums
b.1971

" data-original-title="" title="">Nasheet Waits or mentoring students in Jersey City.

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