Pianist/composer Ashley Henry wowed us with his contribution to the Jazz:Refreshed series and this full length album allows us a deeper look into his imagination. Judi Jackson’s flowing vocals grace the dreamy ‘Star Child’, the bustling ‘Realisations’ has a rapid pace while Theo Croker guests on the understated bossa groove of ‘Introspection’. The Latin feel is evident in the sparkling ‘Cranes In The Sky’, ‘I Still Believe’ is a undoubted standout – a superb vocal, soulful jazz track featuring the earthy tones of Milton Suggs – Makaya McCraven guests on the dynamic, urgent tempo of Dark Honey (4TH Storm) while the smoky, mellow ‘Lullaby (Rise And Shine)’ is a gorgeous Jazz ballad with Judi Jackson’s playful, serene vocals working their magic again. ‘Battle’ featuring Binker & Moses (Boyd) (sax and drums respectively) is a jazz dancer’s dream. The Eastern feel of ‘The Mighty’ ft Ben Marc is another powerful, urgent mover that has a cinematic feel. Absolute triumph: strong contender for Jazz album of the year.
Track listings:
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01 STAR CHILD (feat Judi Jackson) by Ashley Henry
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02 Realisations by Ashley Henry
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03 Between The Lines (feat Kenyon Harrold & Sparkz) by Ashley Henry
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04 Introspection (feat Theo Croker) by Ashley Henry
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05 COLORS by Ashley Henry
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06 Cranes (In The Sky) by Ashley Henry
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07 I Still Believe (feat Milton Suggs) by Ashley Henry
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08 Elipsis (interlude) by Ashley Henry
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09 Sunrise by Ashley Henry
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10 Dark Honey (4TheStorm) (feat Makaya McCraven) by Ashley Henry
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11 Pressure (instrumental) by Ashley Henry
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12 Ahmed by Ashley Henry
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13 Lullaby (Rise & Shine) (feat Judi Jackson) by Ashley Henry
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14 Battle (feat Binker & Moses) by Ashley Henry
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15 THE MIGHTY (feat Ben Marc) by Ashley Henry
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