April release for the Seonaid Aitken Ensemble's Chasing Sakura

Leading Scottish violinist and vocalist Seonaid Aitken is to release her new Ensemble album Chasing Sakura next month, with a release confirmed for 29 April. The album was inspired by the cherry blossoms around Glasgow during regular walks and …

Published: 21 Mar 2022. Updated: 23 months.

Leading Scottish violinist and vocalist Seonaid Aitken is to release her new Ensemble album Chasing Sakura next month, with a release confirmed for 29 April. The album was inspired by the cherry blossoms around Glasgow during regular walks and makes a connection with Japan’s cherry blossom season, which Seonaid admired when she spent time living in Japan. Spanning classical, jazz and folk Chasing Sakura was originally commissioned by the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. With Seonaid on the record are Katrina Lee on violin, Patsy Reid on viola and Alice Allen on cello, Emma Smith on bass and Helena Kay on tenor saxophone and flute. Seonaid says: “The record is crossover music which doesn’t adhere to one particular genre, rather takes influences from many.'' Look out for 'Impermanence' from the album to be released on Friday.

(updated 18 May 2022 adding in a link to an embed of the album)

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Summer chill ahead for Joe Webb

It's a June release for Summer Chill new from pianist Joe Webb on the Ubuntu Music label the label has announced. Fast making a name for himself on the London jazz scene Webb is with guitarist Alex Haines, bassist Will Sach, drummer Jas Kayser, …

Published: 21 Mar 2022. Updated: 2 years.

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It's a June release for Summer Chill new from pianist Joe Webb on the Ubuntu Music label the label has announced. Fast making a name for himself on the London jazz scene Webb is with guitarist Alex Haines, bassist Will Sach, drummer Jas Kayser, percussionist João Caetano and guesting saxophonist Fraser Smith on the record which is comprised of arrangements and interpretations from the 1950s-60s including songs associated with the likes of Elvis Presley, LaVern Baker, Georgie Fame, Mel Tormé and Erroll Garner among others plus some Webb originals. It's Webb's third release for Ubuntu.