Release Date: 18 October 2024
Label: Whirlwind Recordings
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5065014356456
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Release Date: 06 December 2024
Label: Whirlwind Recordings
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5065014356463
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Like the ever-changing seascapes of award-winning saxophonist/composer Josephine Davies' Shetland birthplace, the music of her Satori project presents a constantly evolving tableau, at once consistent and different every time. The music on 'Weatherwards', pays direct tribute to the islands that she left at an early age but that continue to exert a powerful fascination for her, drawing her back, just as the Satori project has continued to draw her back over the course of seven years and four albums - "Satori is where I find myself most at home as a saxophonist."
All the compositions were inspired by aspects of Shetland and her personal history there, and in order to realise them fully she has introduced a new element to the band. For half of 'Weatherwards', longtime bassist Dave Whitford and drummer James Maddren are joined by pianist Alcyona Mick, dramatically expanding the textural and harmonic palette.
Yet the essential qualities of Satori remain unchanged: Josephine's unique compositions are the launch pads for free-flowing, limitless improvisations in which all the players become equal partners in exploration. The music of 'Weatherwards' is by turns expansive and daring and hushed and intimate, all expedited by the empathetic communion between the players, with their individual virtuosity united by the strength of Josephine's musical vision.
'Weatherwards' is a deep and compelling statement from a world-class project that deserves total immersion from the listener.
Josephine Davies: tenor and soprano saxophone
James Maddren: drums
Dave Whitford: double bass
Alcyona Mick: piano
Press:
"As ever, Davies eschews overblown histrionics in favour of fluency and creative imagination, both of which she excels in...Weatherwards is a collection of sophisticated compositions brought to life by assured improvisation." - **** Jazzwise
"An elegant and lyrical composer and improviser, with a ruggedly beautiful tenor sound that makes liberal use of vocalisation...guest pianist Alcyona Mick plays a supportive, unobtrusive role which does not curtail the trio's harmonic freedom but adds to the allure of what is one of the most engaging albums of the year." - **** All About Jazz
"Davies excels herself with a set of compositions inspired by aspects of Shetland, where she grew up... a consistently satisfying set." - UK Jazz News
Description
Like the ever-changing seascapes of award-winning saxophonist/composer Josephine Davies' Shetland birthplace, the music of her Satori project presents a constantly evolving tableau, at once consistent and different every time. The music on 'Weatherwards', pays direct tribute to the islands that she left at an early age but that continue to exert a powerful fascination for her, drawing her back, just as the Satori project has continued to draw her back over the course of seven years and four albums - "Satori is where I find myself most at home as a saxophonist."
All the compositions were inspired by aspects of Shetland and her personal history there, and in order to realise them fully she has introduced a new element to the band. For half of 'Weatherwards', longtime bassist Dave Whitford and drummer James Maddren are joined by pianist Alcyona Mick, dramatically expanding the textural and harmonic palette.
Yet the essential qualities of Satori remain unchanged: Josephine's unique compositions are the launch pads for free-flowing, limitless improvisations in which all the players become equal partners in exploration. The music of 'Weatherwards' is by turns expansive and daring and hushed and intimate, all expedited by the empathetic communion between the players, with their individual virtuosity united by the strength of Josephine's musical vision.
'Weatherwards' is a deep and compelling statement from a world-class project that deserves total immersion from the listener.
Josephine Davies: tenor and soprano saxophone
James Maddren: drums
Dave Whitford: double bass
Alcyona Mick: piano
Press:
"As ever, Davies eschews overblown histrionics in favour of fluency and creative imagination, both of which she excels in...Weatherwards is a collection of sophisticated compositions brought to life by assured improvisation." - **** Jazzwise
"An elegant and lyrical composer and improviser, with a ruggedly beautiful tenor sound that makes liberal use of vocalisation...guest pianist Alcyona Mick plays a supportive, unobtrusive role which does not curtail the trio's harmonic freedom but adds to the allure of what is one of the most engaging albums of the year." - **** All About Jazz
"Davies excels herself with a set of compositions inspired by aspects of Shetland, where she grew up... a consistently satisfying set." - UK Jazz News
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Sultan Stevenson
Empirical
Linley Hamilton
Lakecia Benjamin
Michael Olatuja
Samara Joy
Josephine Davies
Alice Zawadzki
Josephine Davies
Josephine Davies
Josephine Davies
Josephine Davies
