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Release Date: 10 July 2026
Label: Manushi Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5063176113924
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
The Hull Suite (tracks 2-7, which run continuously) was written by pianist/composer Zoe Rahman for World Piano Day 2024 and commissioned by Hull Jazz Festival - the suite was inspired by two statues in Hull, "Voyage" and "Migrants Statue", exploring themes of family, migration, the sea and Zoe's own family history.
Zoe Rahman's instrumental interpretations of these topics are presented with poignancy and sensitivity, overarched with what Jazzwise Magazine have described as Zoe's "full-blooded, chord splashing, orchestral approach to the acoustic piano."
The Hull Suite features Zoe's world-class trio, with drummer Gene Calderazzo (Pharoah Sanders, Randy Brecker) and bassist Alec Dankworth (Abdullah Ibrahim, Dave Brubeck). These longstanding collaborators display an electrifying synergy with Zoe on piano. The nature of the work encompasses a wide pallet, with earthy blues influences, soulful melodies and cinematic musical textures, The album was recorded live at The Vortex Jazz Club in London, capturing the true essence of Zoe and her band's live performance - a special moment forever encapsulated on this recording.
CD presented in a 6-panel digisleeve (FSC board) with photos of the live gig and liner notes by Zoe Rahman.
Zoe Rahman: piano
Gene Calderazzo: drums
Alec Dankworth: double bass
Tracklisting
Zoe Rahman
Zoe Rahman
Zoe Rahman
Zoe Rahman
Zoe Rahman
