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Description
Doors at 5:30pm...Show 7pm. Tickets are $25 in advance...$35 at the door (children 12 and under are free).
With Five highly acclaimed CDs, 50+ touring dates per year, a #1 Billboard single and multiple Billboard charting songs, over the past thirty years, New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has reached millions touring the world with his “Benson meets Santana” musical style. An innovative and extraordinary composer and performer, JJ has a "take no prisoners" performance attitude, gracing the stage night after night touring, bringing his vibe of Smooth Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Blues, R&B and Reggae. A Berklee School of Music graduate and award winner, he has shared the stage with the likes of Maceo Parker, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Maxi Priest, George Clinton, Gerald Albright, Randy Brecker, Victor Bailey, the Marley Family, and even performed for Sir Paul McCartney's wedding in 2002. JJ is continuing his international touring through 2024 supporting his latest CD release “Soul Energy” from Innervision Records while celebrating his latest radio hits “Keep It Moving” “Miami”, and “Ride With Me” which have topped the Billboard Charts. One of his current collaborations is with Reggae icon Maxi Priest, where the two teamed up for a stunning original song “Blessed With A Melody” which has already topped the Jazz and Reggae Charts. JJ continues recording of his sixth album “Conversations” with his second single release “Love Can’t Wait” which connected with fans and listeners across the world. April 18 JJ releases his Deep Cut “Stomp Your Feet” teaming up with fellow NYC power house Producer, The Key Notes. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience JJ’s Show when in a city near you.
ACCOLADES:
AUDIOPHILE AUDITION - Brian Bloom "Think Karl Denson or Norman Brown with a bit more funk. A lot of the guitar work seems to be inspired by greats like Wes Montgomery and George Benson."
SMOOTH JAZZ & MORE - Michael James
"J.J.’s guitar playing style will remind you of Lee Ritenour. He's a future star in the world of smooth jazz music."
SMOOTHJAZZTHERAPY - Denis Poole
"JJ Sansaverino is serving up a heady and atmospheric mix of soulful smooth jazz that is as good as anything I have heard all year."
FULVUE DRIVE-IN - Nicholas Sheffo,
"We always are wondering where all the talented musicians are. We know many of them are backing name acts and J.J. Sansaverino is on that list."
JAZZ REVIEW - Karl Stober
"Upbeat and hot in feel, daring and adventurous in style. The best way to describe what JJ has done is to say “job well done.”
RAMBLES.NET - Sean Walsh
"JJ wields his axe with some aplomb!"
Date & Time
Thu, May 1, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue Details
Blue Dragon Tavern
61-3616 Kawaihae RoadWaimea, Hawaii 96743
