WJ3 RECORDS

On his eighth release as a leader, Avery delivers a ten-track collection with the support oftwo different quartets; the bandleader is joined by pianists Anthony Wonsey and DDJackson, bassist Corcoran...

The Banda Brothers' first release is an example of Latin jazz as art. Their treatment of Latin jazz lies within the conceptual foundation of legends like Mario Bauza, Dizzy Gillespie, and Chano Pozo...

Cyrus Chestnut, one of the world's most celebrated jazz pianists, unveils new original compositions on his new release "Cyrus Chestnut Quartet", on WJ3 Records. This is the first time for Chestnut,...

Cyrus Chestnut, one of this generation's most soulful Jazz pianists, releases "Soul Brother Cool". His new CD on WJ3 Records. Chestnut is joined by Willie Jones III (drums), Freddie Hendrix (trumpet)...

Willie Jones III's indomitable will to swing infuses My Point Is..., the newest musical statement from one of today's most prolific figures in modern jazz. Featuring a nonpareil rhythm section (Jones...

On Willie Jones III's new album, Fallen Heroes, the leader, drummer, and producer honors the undeniable contributions made by these towering figures the music world has lost in recent years. To...

Highly accomplished modern jazz drummer, Willie Jones III, leads an all-star group on Groundwork, his latest album. Jones, who "never fails to assemble a strong crew" (NY Times) convenes living...

Drummer leads a simply stunning session of straight ahead jazz, feat. pianists Eric Reed & Billy Childs, alto saxophonists Sherman Irby & James Mahone, bassists Gerald Cannon & Tony Dumas, and...

Drummer Willie Jones III is back with his second volume of stunning straight ahead jazz. This time around he's joined by pianist Eric Reed, bassist Gerald Cannon, tenor saxophonist Greg Tardy,...

On his fourth album, Jones leads a group that features the modern jazz scene's most innovative musicians: Steve Davis on trombone, Greg Tardy on saxophone, Eric Reed on piano, Dezron Douglas on bass,...

Willie Jones III, one of the most celebrated drummers in jazz, leads an allstar band on his latest CD performing the music of legendary drummer Max Roach. Jones and his group featuring Jeremy Pelt...

Camaraderie, Jacques Lesure's second release on the WJ3 Label, is the guitarist expression of love, appreciation, and respect for the musicians who produce and perform on the CD. This new recording...