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Artist
J. Sylvester
6+ albums
jazzSmooth Jazzsaxophonekid26Nashamarah
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J Sylvester explores the Contemporary Jazz field in his first ever debut CD “Inside Out” under PobamMusic LLC, one of the most soul-filled, upcoming neo-jazz saxophonists. He was inspired by such saxophonists like Johnny Griffin, Dexter Gordon, Stanley Turrentine, Hank Crawford, Grover Washington Jr., David Sanborn, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, and Everett Harp. J Sylvester’s has worked hard to establish a style of his own. His CD “Inside Out” exudes his passion from the first track to the last. Audiences are going to be easily seduced by the tone of his instrument. Joseph Sylvester Davis III was born in Danville, Illinois. Having grown up in a minister’s household, Joseph started playing drums and saxophone in the church band at the age of 12. As saxophone began to gain more of his interest, he pursued the learning of that instrument more in Jr. High School. In 1985 he moved to Memphis, TN with his mother. This was the beginning of his journey to learning what “The Memphis Sound” truly meant. Joseph soon learned music theory from his high school band director Mr. Walter Banks. Although being offered several different musical scholarships from various schools, Joseph made the decision to pass on college to join the US Marine Corps. He auditioned for (and made) the military jazz band. The military opted to place him where they needed him. This discouraged him but he did not give up. He continued to play his saxophone throughout his 4 year military enlistment in the Marine Co
