quotes of note:
“blissful combination of modern Folk, Blues, easy Jazz and a dash of Americana... stunning debut.”
“Jess Wayne Stuns with Debut... one of the most impressive and notable records of 2016”
“molten hot concoction of smooth jazz, contemporary folk, and cool blues that bring out the Americana “storytelling” ”
“There’s just about everything you could hope to experience with a songwriter’s album in this project; the mellow, the folk, the jazz, the character, the stories, the flawless musicality. There are as many moments of blissful beauty as there are of thought provoking, real-life reflection. The artist’s voice provides a familiar thread throughout the project, there’s a very distinct style to the song writing, and yet musically, there is a vast ocean of sounds and riffs and artistic moments. It’s the kind of album you can switch on at the end of a hard day, to let this whole new world of music and thoughts just wash away your troubles for a while.”
“like riding down a winding, clear-watered river with a steady, slow current on a warm, sunny day—preferably with a cold fruit smoothie in one hand and a good book in the other.”
“the essence of life’s complexity, for people who know that life is sometimes messy and muddy, yet simple and beautiful all at the same time… wisdom and honesty…”
“Telling stories with a naked honesty over jazzy, rock-infused, Americana sound beds, Jess Wayne’s music speaks to those who have lived, who have tasted the complex simplicities of human existence, and who like their music with a refreshingly classic vibe...Jess Wayne‘s music is well-seasoned, fine like aged wine, and as tasty as grandma’s jam.”
— Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman for Middle Tennessee Music (August 17, 2016)
“smooth, cohesive ...deep and chart worth collection of old school retro Americana gold.”