Sara K - Hobo - LP - VINYL LP

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Sara K has spent her whole life around music. Her extensive career has seen her rise to cult status in Europe within the audiophile & folk-blues scenes. This unique collection of songs spans across her years recording for Chesky Records as a discerning vocalist and songwriter. Taking on classic songs like InchVincentInch by Don McLean and InchThe Whipping PostInch by The Allman Brothers Band with her own interpretative, emotive flair, as well as with her own original tracks. The 180g Black Vinyl will be released on the 26th July 2024.

Seamlessly blending the acoustic rootsiness of folk with the harmonic subtlety of jazz, the earthy fire of the blues, and the confessional lyricism of singer/songwriter rock, Hobo is a 1997 award-winning album that showcases the genreblurring brilliance of Dallas singer-songwriter Sara K. Alongside ten original numbers - including the poignant 'Moving Big Picture' and the gorgeously meditative title track - Sara K. covers Rodgers & Hammerstein's perennial show tune favorite 'You'll Never Walk Alone,' and a surprising revamp of 'Brick House, The Commodores 70s funk classic. A stunning showcase for Sara K's unique artistry, this audiophile classic is reissued on SACD Hybrid Stereo. This will be available on 28th March 2025.

As part of the Chesky Original Masters reissue series, Chesky Records is bringing back Sara K.'s Closer Than They Appear. Originally released in 1992 and long elusive to collectors, this timeless tour-de-force launched the international career of the acclaimed singer-songwriter. Backed by an incredible lineup of musicians assembled bymusical director and second guitarist Bruce Dunlap, the album showcases Sara's distinctive voice and unique 4-string acoustic guitar style. While her songwriting seamlessly weaves together elements of jazz and folk, the album poses a brilliant artistic statement an intuitive, live dialogue that transitions effortlessly from sweet serenity tothunderous emotion. Rather than standard acoustic arrangements, the world-class ensemble treats the material with deep empathy, subtle accents, and constant creative daring. The album yields fresh, surprising reinterpretations that showcase the incredible flexibility of Sara's writing. Highlights include the spry, driving rhythm of InchMiles Away,Inch the transcendent beauty of InchTecolote Eyes, Inch and a haunting, ritualistic rendition of InchJasmineInch featuring Bill Moersch on hammered dulcimer. Most notably, the session captures a deeply touching version of InchTrust SomebodyInch and the hopeful optimism of InchWhat's a Little More Rain, Inch with Billy Drewes' saxophone and David Finck's double bass weaving seamlessly around Sara's vocals. Backed by the telepathic chemistry of the band, Closer Than They Appear delivers what remains a definitive highpoint of Sara K.'s storied career. Captured with Chesky's signature commitment to pristine, live acoustic sonics in a single-microphone space, the performance feels vivid, intimate, and completely alive. Closer Than They Appear will be reissued on 180g One-step Pressing Vinyl LP as part of the Chesky Original Masters series.