Jesse Davis - Reflections (2026) [Hi-Res]

Veteran saxophonist Jesse Davis, an Ellis Marsalis mentee with a forty-year career, presents his latest album, Reflections. The project embodies Charlie Parker’s philosophy that music must reflect lived experience and personal wisdom. Recorded with a close-knit ensemble of longtime collaborators—including Lewis Nash, Spike Wilner, and John Webber—the session benefits from a profound level of mutual trust and synergy. The album blends autobiographical themes, such as homages to his New Orleans roots and tributes to lost family members, with virtuoso interpretations of Thelonious Monk’s classics. Stylistically ranging from deep blues to high-energy jazz-funk, the work delivers a majestic, uplifting sound designed to foster a genuine emotional connection with the listener.

Jesse Davis - alto saxophone
Spike Wilner - piano
John Webber - bass
Lewis Nash - drums

Tracklist:
1. Jesse Davis - Blue Autumn
2. Jesse Davis - Reflections
3. Jesse Davis - Choctaw Alley
4. Jesse Davis - Funk Sugo
5. Jesse Davis - It's Just Farewell
6. Jesse Davis - Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
7. Jesse Davis - Evidence