BlueJase

Hometown

Chicago

Bio

Born on Chicago southside, I have been influenced by the art since my child hood. I grew up listening to music, singing, and writing. I picked up the saxophone at the age of 11 and have added a few other instruments to my disposal since then. I found in all of my years of study that my major gift was not just that of music, but instead storytelling. I starting writing short stories and poetry throughout my grade school years and perfecting my skills their just as I honed my talents on my main instrument, the saxophone. I now write poetry and short stories through not only words but also music. I studied music composition throughout high school and majored in it at Columbia College Chicago.

Influences

John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Prince, New Edition, Teddy Riley, Kandi form Xscape and the group itself, Grover Washington Jr., Ramsey Lewis, Stevie Wonder, Millie Jackson, Tupac, Biggie, KRS-1, Dolemite, and so many others!

Thanks

I would like to thank all those that lend me their ears, eyes and time and hope they not only enjoy what I produce but become influenced by my work.