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If you have ever wondered what happens when jazz meets technology, we introduce you to JJMF. In 2018 saxophonist Joey Johnson started his solo music project JJMF, which explores the possibilities of the latest technology, including our Pisound, that helps to produce a fresh and unique sound. Since 2018 JJMF has already released two EPs Tape: One<\/a><\/em> and My Own Devices<\/a><\/em> and is currently working on his new projects. Today we asked JJMF to share his thoughts on music, its perks, and challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 \u201cSound is the way I communicate.\u201d<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What is the backstory of your name JJMF and what does it mean?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The name comes from a nickname and an ugly sweatshirt. On New Year\u2019s Eve a few years ago I went out in this really garish looking sweatshirt. I thought it was hideous, but I received a lot of compliments on it, so I thought maybe I should get another one. I went shopping, but I couldn\u2019t find anything that I liked. I ended up just buying a green hoodie and some iron-on letters from a craft store. The letters I chose were JMFJ because a fair amount of my friends refer to me as Joey \u201cMF\u201d Johnson. The \u201cMF\u201d stands for what you probably think it stands for. The letters looked better on the sweatshirt arranged as JJMF, so that\u2019s what I did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When and why did you start the JJMF project, and how would you describe its sound?  <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The project started in 2018. I wanted to make an EP with my band \u201cLittle Gorgeous\u201d, but scheduling issues prevented us from doing it. I really wanted to put some music out and figured maybe I could try to put out something by myself. That\u2019s why the first JJMF EP was made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would describe the sound as honest. I don\u2019t really aim to make a specific type of music and I try to keep an open mind when consuming music. The hope is that what comes out is a unique sounding amalgamation of all of the music that has informed me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n