First Word Records präsentiert die neue EP der walisischen Harfenistin Amanda Whiting, die sich in den letzten Jahren als feste Grösse der britischen Jazzszene etablieren konnte. "Can You See Me Now?" ist ein weiteres triumphales Werk der vielgelobten Künstlerin, entspannt, herrlich jazzig und thematisch neugierig, zum Teil von Adam Scrimshire (Albert's Favourite) produziert, featuring Alice Russell (Tru Thoughts) on vocals. Die Vinyl-EP enthält zwei zusätzliche Boni: ein Instrumental von "What Is It We Need?" und den wunderbar-fröhlichen Bop "Mary Over There" aus der digitalen Deluxe-Version ihres letzten Albums "The Liminality Of Her" (Best UK Jazz Of 2024 - Spotify). Tracklisting: 01: Contented 02: Still 03: What Is It We Need? (feat. Alice Russell) 04: Mary Over There 05: Intent 06: It Could Be 07: What Is It We Need? (Instrumental) 08: Moving On
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First Word Records is very proud to bring you a brand new EP from Amanda Whiting, entitled 'Can You See Me Now?' Amanda Whiting is a highly-acclaimed Welsh harpist & composer. A virtuoso in her field, this classically trained musician has established herself in recent years as an essential player in the UK jazz scene. 'Can You See Me Now?' is another triumphant opus from Whiting; laidback, deliciously jazzy and thematically inquisitive, featuring some exceptional production and accompaniment from Adam Scrimshire (Albert's Favourite). The EP begins with the crackling 'Old Ways' intro (inspired by 'Naderman No.6 for Harp') leading into opening track 'Contented'; an epic ethereal piece of tranquil spiritual jazz, complete with the gloriously powerful vocal harmonies of Faye Houston. This sets the mood perfectly for this project, as we head into a short solo for Whiting on 'Still' which appears as it says on the tin. A moment of calm. Lead single 'What Is It We Need?' commences with dusty upright bass from Whiting Trio member Aidan Thorne, ahead of a beautiful goosebump-enducing lead-vocal from the national treasure that is Alice Russell (Tru Thoughts); an absolute powerhouse in her own right. 'Intent' picks up the pace a touch with some delightfully skippy jungle-esque drums from Jon Reynolds. 'It Could Be' follows; a soulful string-laden stepper, again featuring Faye Houston, and hits like the delicate breath of a Summer breeze. We close the set with the appropriately-named 'Moving On', which takes us out with a slightly-warped phasing dreamlike ambience. The vinyl version of the EP also features two bonus tracks; an instrumental of 'What Is It We Need?' and the wonderful upbeat bop 'Mary Over There', which featured on the recent digital-only deluxe version of 'The Liminality of Her'
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