T Sisters - T Sisters - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Sisters of Jazz their self-titled debut album on legendary Storyville Records on September 15; 2023. Sisters of Jazz is a dynamic all-female ensemble consisting of bandleader and renowned vocalist Anna Pauline; Danish Music Award-nominee saxophonist Pernille Bévort; accomplished trombonist Lis Wessberg; virtuosic pianist Catrine Ullerup Frølund; versatile bassist Ida Hvid and Ben Webster Prize winner; drummer Benita Haastrup. The project began in 2014; when jazz singer; composer and lyricist Anna Pauline; as a bandleader; was commissioned to put together a band consisting solely of female musicians for a concert during International Women's Day. The concert; which was a great success; led to the formation of the current Sisters of Jazz. This debut album consists of 13 tracks; one of them sung in Danish and another in Swedish. On this recording; they embark on a musical journey that celebrates and pays tribute to the contributions of oft-forgotten female jazz composers and musicians like Nancy Hamilton; Ann Ronell; Marian McPartland and Mary Lou Williams - just to name a few! Many of these female musicians are incredibly important stylists in jazz; who in turn paved the way for others and have been mentors to several of the jazz icons considered role models of jazz; Miles Davis; Dizzy Gillespie; Coltrane and many others. Sisters of Jazz brings together six remarkable women; who share an unwavering passion for jazz music. Individually; they have won accolades and garnered attention for their exceptional talents; but it is their collective energy that truly sets them apart. Their unique blend of musical prowess and unwavering dedication to highlighting the hidden ladies of jazz; who may not have received the proper limelight during their lifetime; is quite frankly inspiring. Beyond paying homage to the underappreciated female jazz legends; Sisters of Jazz aim to

2023 was a whirlwind year for Oracle Sisters. The trio-Julia Johansen, Chris Willatt, and Lewis Lazar-followed the of their debut album Hydranism with a globe-spanning tour that captivated fans and critics alike. From the highways between Knoxville and Nashville to sold-out clubs in rain-soaked Seattle, and festival stages across the UK, they logged countless hours on the road. Their journey was a tapestry of exhaustion and exhilaration, falling apart, brawls and disputes, love and acceptance. By the year's end, just two days before Christmas, they found themselves in Tokyo, reflecting on the fleeting nature of time and the fragments of inspiration gathered along the way. It was there the seeds for their next album, Divinations, began to sprout.Composing as a true trio for the first time, Oracle Sisters pieced together sketches formed during stolen moments on tour. These fragments coalesced into Divinations, an album shaped by the band's nomadic existence. The recording sessions spanned cozy Parisian studios, a barn in northern France, and the storied Valentine Studios in Los Angeles. Their creative process embraced experimentation-swapping primary instruments, playing with toy drum machines, and crafting melodies on quirky tools like the OP-1 and a baby Casio keyboard. This spirit of discovery lent the album a sense of spontaneity and wonder.At it's core, Divinations channels mysticism and timeless storytelling. The band's songwriting draws on diverse influences, from the surrealist poetry of Baudelaire and Rimbaud to the introspective philosophies of Carl Jung. Musically, echoes of Talking Heads, Air, and Leonard Cohen resonate throughout the album and tracks like InchRiversideInch delve into existential questions- InchHow far are you going? Is it more than money can buy?Inch Elsewhere on the album InchMarseille,Inch born in the city that gave the song it's name,

2020 from the singing/songwriting duo. InchAs we age, we face obstacles that are beyond our control. Some forces are internal insecurity, anxiety, fear. Some are external the loss of loved ones, an unjust system and the fragility of time, Yet the mark of maturity is how you respond when you realize you're not in control. Where do you find your resilience? This album is a reflection of us coming to terms with how to find our power in the face of an unfair world. These songs lead listeners past 'where happy man searches, to a place only mad women know.' We question our purpose, our relationships, our faith. Trading the fears of our youth for the dread that rages within us as mature women. With Saturn Return, our hope is that women can feel less alone in their journey through the modern world. We need each other more than we ever have; the less competition and the more inclusiveness and understanding, the better. We are southern women in the 21st century, convicted by our beliefs.Inch - The Secret Sisters.