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“Sybarite5 has assembled a fascinating collection of pieces that defy labeling. The group stylishly plays music the ranges from folk inflected tunes to instrumental works that embrace Latino and jazz roots. It does so with impeccable musicianship, technical prowess, and impassioned musicality.”
Read More"It Never Entered My Mind" is lush and beautiful but also has patches of cognitive dissonance, something that would slip perfectly within the emotionally artful futurism like the organic meets future de-constructionism of Gareth Edwards' 'The Creator' or Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner'."
Read More“Through the works of notable Black composers who have redefined musical landscapes, the album celebrates the centrality of the African American spiritual to the history of American music.”
Read More“I wanted to close the album by asking us to consider how we can move forward towards the future in a way in which we are changed for the better, that we're looking ahead towards a brighter day, a moment of freedom for all of us.”
Read More“As heard on her new album Ennanga, she plays music rooted in the traditions of Black America and other musical styles on the ancient stringed musical instrument.”
Read More“On her solo debut album Ennanga, harpist Ashley Jackson honours Brandee Younger, Alice Coltrane, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and William Grant Still with stellar performances of their works.”
Read More“I hadn’t foreseen the sense of serendipity that hit me once I was among the trees and I heard the Harlem Chamber Players join Ashley Jackson in what sounded like a collective Aeolian harp.”
Read More“Jackson finds resolve and courage, ending this beauty-filled CD with a sense of optimism.”
Read More"This music crackles with vitality, delivering an almost psychedelic experience that celebrates how trippy harmony can be"
Read More"Moving through passages that sound like an Orb remix of a light indie track, it's the kind of thing that fans of alternative music will love, but it isn't really until it reaches its instrumental second half that the magic happens."
Read More"Verona Quartet has been called a “string quartet for the 21st century,” and this latest project supports the claim."
Read More"Ripple by Late Aster feels so immersive, a dream within a dream."
Read More"a true experimental masterpiece that defies boundaries … an experience that's both mesmerizing and exhilarating … This dedication to their craft is evident in both their music and visuals, making Late Aster a duo to watch in the world of experimental synthwave and indietronica"
Read More“David Leisner's performance of his own arrangements of the Schubert piano parts is extremely successful … this performance can stand with the finest earlier recordings.”
Read More“This is a terrific album with work that certainly is rarely performed together and those world premiere recordings are well worth exploring.”
Read More“Laura Strickling is one of the best advocates for art song performing today. One eagerly awaits the next installment of 40@40 and, with fingers crossed, a songbook containing all forty. Recommended.”
Read More“Two harpist-composers, Alice Coltrane and Brandee Younger, receive performances that convey Jackson's affection for these artists and highlight her ability to bring expressive luminosity to whatever she touches.”
Read More“Jackson’s sensitivity as an ensemble player on this track creates a textured and luminous landscape. You could lose yourself in it entirely without hesitation.”
Read More“Leisner’s clever adaptation of the accompaniment and his clear and fluent playing provide a transparent, yet supportive framework for Kelly’s nuanced interpretation. The sparser textures produced by the guitar allow Kelly to really shine, especially in the tender, quieter moments, without compromising the effect of the more dramatic sturm und drang aspects of the song cycle.”
Read MoreAlburnum selected as the Critic’s Choice in the May issue of Opera News.
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