Release Date: 27 November 2020
Label: Cadillac Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5020675000131
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Release Date: 12 February 2021
Label: Cadillac Records
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5020675000148
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Jazz harpist Tori Handsley's long-awaited debut album. 'As We Stand' is a brave and powerful work that will change attitudes towards her instrument. It also showcases Tori's writing - both lyrical and musical - which proves to be sophisticated and mature.
The band are every bit the equal of these scores: drummer Moses Boyd needs no introduction following his ground-breaking duo Binker and Moses' international success, deep LPs and Mercury Prize nomination. Ruth Goller is a key player on the London scene, widely regarded for her powerfully rhythmic playing. Vocalist Sahra Gure is quickly establishing herself as one of the most stylish and interesting singers around.
Tori's reputation as a musician in a variety of environments has never been greater, and her improvisational skills, on show monthly at the innovative Freedom Session which she has co-hosted at London's Vortex club with Orphy Robinson and Paul Bradshaw during the last few years, ensure that she stands out in the current crop of young, politically and musically motivated players on the London scene.
'As We Stand' is a statement - political and musical - by one of the most interesting young musical talents around.
Press:
"As innovative as it is bold." - ***** UK Vibe
"Great combination." - Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 6 Music
"It's a harp-led album with a difference." - Chris May, All About Jazz
"A defiantly groove-based sound." - Mike Flynn, Jazzwise
"Tremendous impact... gritty and almost kora-like rocking out." - Marlbank
"Tori rides a Moses Boyd beat, with the relentless up tempo improvisation melding together beatific harp notes and traces of club culture." - Clash Music
Description
Jazz harpist Tori Handsley's long-awaited debut album. 'As We Stand' is a brave and powerful work that will change attitudes towards her instrument. It also showcases Tori's writing - both lyrical and musical - which proves to be sophisticated and mature.
The band are every bit the equal of these scores: drummer Moses Boyd needs no introduction following his ground-breaking duo Binker and Moses' international success, deep LPs and Mercury Prize nomination. Ruth Goller is a key player on the London scene, widely regarded for her powerfully rhythmic playing. Vocalist Sahra Gure is quickly establishing herself as one of the most stylish and interesting singers around.
Tori's reputation as a musician in a variety of environments has never been greater, and her improvisational skills, on show monthly at the innovative Freedom Session which she has co-hosted at London's Vortex club with Orphy Robinson and Paul Bradshaw during the last few years, ensure that she stands out in the current crop of young, politically and musically motivated players on the London scene.
'As We Stand' is a statement - political and musical - by one of the most interesting young musical talents around.
Press:
"As innovative as it is bold." - ***** UK Vibe
"Great combination." - Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 6 Music
"It's a harp-led album with a difference." - Chris May, All About Jazz
"A defiantly groove-based sound." - Mike Flynn, Jazzwise
"Tremendous impact... gritty and almost kora-like rocking out." - Marlbank
"Tori rides a Moses Boyd beat, with the relentless up tempo improvisation melding together beatific harp notes and traces of club culture." - Clash Music
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Albert Nicholas
Mike Westbrook
Evan Parker Quartet
Dudu Pukwana & Bob Stuckey
The Crane River Jazz Band
Mike Osborne Trio, Harry Miller & Tony Levin
Bobby Wellins Quartet
Harry Beckett
Antonio Farao
Mark Guiliana
Nigel Price Organ Trio
Conrad Herwig
Norma Winstone & Kit Downes
Oded Tzur
Su Rossy Girod, Nat Su, Jorge Rossy
Jonathan Salvi Arugula Sextet
