Smooth jazz saxophonist Cali Jones is back, after more than a year away, and he’s sounding sharper, more focused, and more soulful than ever.
In this episode of the Just Jazz podcast, Cali sits down to talk about the journey so far; from his 2022 debut album Soul Assassin to the evolution behind his latest track Midnight Strut, and what it’s like working alongside jazz heavyweight Paul Brown.
He also opens up about the health setback that forced the 27-year-old musician off the scene, how he navigated that period, and what it taught him about music, resilience, and – with lessons learnt – starting again.
It’s an honest, laid-back conversation about growth, groove, and what comes next, with a second album already taking shape.
Cali has performed with:
- Roy Agee – trombonist (Prince)
- Greg Boyer – trombonist (Prince, P-Funk Maceo Parker)
- Jason Webb – piano (Vince Gill)
- Jacob Lowery – bass (Michael McDonald)
- Dave Koz – Saxophonist with Multiple Grammy Noms and Legendary performer
- Christian De Mesones – bass
- David P. Stevens – guitar (featured on Matt’s song No Doubt in My Mind), Donnell Smith – bass (Richard Elliot and numerous others)
- Lemek – Guitarist
- Nathan Mitchell, Quinton Gerard W, Paul Brown, and many others
