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Atlanta area artists J-Mood are a superb group of classic jazz players specializing in styles of the 40s, 50s and 60s. The core band consists of keyboard wizard and producer John Carrozza, seasoned bassist Joe Reda, veteran percussionist Josh Crosby and vocal siren Jennifer Carrozza.

John Carrozza relocated to Atlanta from Florida in 1992 to work as a musician, producer and arranger for Twelve Oaks Studios. He has released a solo album called "Defining Moment", recorded a feature piano part on Boyz II Men's platinum album, "Evolution" and has been a featured soloist with Grammy winning guitar phenom Earl Klugh. John has composed and produced music for major corporations, such as Chick-Fil-A and Life Care Centers of America, and worked with countless label and indie artists at his studio; The Green Room, in Woodstock, GA.

Chicago native, Joe Reda, is at home playing funky electric bass or swinging an upright. He is a graduate of Millikin University and has studied at Chicago's Bloom School of Jazz. Mr. Reda currently works with numerous jazz artists in Atlanta including, to name a few, J-Mood, The Ruperts Orchestra, and the Jennifer Hanson Quartet.

Josh Crosby the percussionist for JMood, is also the lead audio engineer at The University of North Georgia College. Josh is experienced in many forms of drum set styles, orchestral percussion, marching percussion, latin & ethnic percussion. He is an accomplished percussion arranger and currently arranges percussion scores for many Georgia high schools and colleges thru out the year. Josh has played drums for Brown's Bridge Community Church, North Point Community Church, percussion for The Cherokee Choral, and occasionally sits in with the David Brothers Band.

Jennifer Carrozza has been a vocalist since her earliest years, professionally since 1995. Proudly an Atlanta native, she has released three solo projects, most recently "Rust & Velvet" and has fronted JMood since it's beginning in 2002. She has provided vocals and vocal arrangements for countless independent recordings, has been featured in commercials and had several major label and national-release projects. Jen has a voice that draws you in to the moment and has been described as velvet sandpaper. Upon hearing her, you'll likely come to the same conclusion.

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"No Small Thing" Is A Big Deal

"No Small Thing" Is A Big Deal

Source: Karen Frieske

Blue Canoe Records latest release from J-Mood slashes across genres from pop to rock to heartwarming contemporary jazz and deliver rich, mood lifting melody to every listener. No Small Thing is the second release on Blue Canoe Records and is a captivating compilation of covers and intelligent, home-grown numbers that expose the brilliance of the Carrozza clan. Mrs. Jennifer Carrozza is classically trained and has been singing professionally for nearly 20 years. Keyboard/Producer/Engineer/Solo Artist John Carrozza has featured parts on ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

No Small Thing

Blue Canoe Records
2014

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A Midnight Clear

Blue Canoe Records
2008

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