Josephine Davies - Satori Weatherwards [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.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.rr

Josephine Davies: tenor and soprano saxophonerJames Maddren: drumsrDave Whitford: double bassrAlcyona Mick: pianorr

Press:rr

'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.' - **** Jazzwiserr

'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 Jazzrr

'Davies excels herself with a set of compositions inspired by aspects of Shetland, where she grew up... a consistently satisfying set.' - UK Jazz News

Old Happyhansel

Saxa Vord

Hiraeth

Holes of Scraada

Up Helly Aa

The Simmer Dim

Ronas Voe

Mara Mara

The Long Dark

Song for the Selkie

Up Helly Aa (alternate take)

Old Happyhansel

Saxa Vord

Hiraeth

Holes of Scraada

Up Helly Aa

The Simmer Dim

Ronas Voe

Mara Mara

The Long Dark

Song for the Selkie

Up Helly Aa (alternate take)

• Genre: Jazz
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 5065014356456

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