About

As we mature, we are “ourselves” only more so. Welcome to the world of Papa J. On a cold night in 2015, an iconic contemporary-jazz trumpet player named Joey Sommerville started to peel back yet another layer of his being and artistry. Never one to abandon his musical vision and integrity, Joey was hearing another kind of music in his head…

“Papa J Sez” rocks a funky stew of new r&b and contemporary blues, with down-home-inspired originals and a fresh take on the soul and jazz classics. The Party is led by the flamboyant Papa J (aka Joey Sommerville) and features Sacred Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Dante Harmon.

It’s time to say something Bigger. Something New. Something authentic to the moment. It’s time to White Light the Way.