PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.
Release Date: 19 December 2025
Label: Elsden Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5070000125008
PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.
Release Date: 19 December 2025
Label: Elsden Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5070000125008
Description
London based jazz vocalist Juliet Wood is set to firmly establish herself as a voice to be heard. This collaboration with three masters of Latin-flavoured Jazz - John Crawford (piano), Andres Lafone (bass) and Andres Ticino (drums & percussion) - overlays the flowing vocal lines with complex rhythms and an intriguing vibe.
The title track, Sconsolato, is a heart-rending song of love and loss written by bassist Jimmy Woode and recorded in 1968 by Mark Murphy.
Juliet's carefully curated repertoire continues with musical gems such as Chelsea Bridge (Billy Strayhorn), Journey Within (Kenny Barron/Clare Foster), Midnight Sun (Lionel Hampton/Johnny Mercer), In These Shoes (Kirsty McColl et al.), Slow Hot Wind (Henry Mancini/Norman Gimbel) and two lesser known but beautiful Hoagy Carmichael tunes Lying to Myself and I Walk with Music. Also given a refreshing revival are Duncan Lamont's bluesy Billie Holiday and the wistful Manhattan in the Rain. An up-tempo, percussive Fascinating Rhythm (Gershwin) completes this delightful collection.
"Juliet Wood's new release captures a musicianly and fine singer, alongside a stellar crew of players, recorded to a lovely room quality. I especially loved Sconsolato which is beautifully arranged and beautifully sung." - Ian Shaw
"Difficult to know where to begin with this outstanding debut album from Juliet Wood... brilliantly arranged songs that are flawlessly delivered... this is the best vocal album I have heard this year." - Nick Lea, Jazz Views
Tracklisting
John Crawford
Julie Walkington & Jim Howard
Ilario Ferrari Trio
Juliet Wood
Ikumi Koyama
Jim Howard
Yakir Arbib & Conti Bilong
Nigel Price and Alban Claret