New releases

  • Sarah Wilson: Incandescence

    18th July 2025

    Acclaimed composer and trumpeter Sarah Wilson draws inspiration from visual art, brass bands and the joy of music on her spirited new album Incandescence

    Out July 18, 2025 via Brass Tonic Records, the album features Wilson’s brass focused sextet Brass Tonic on an exuberant set sparked by the work of Austrian painter Thomas Reinhold

    “Wilson swings naturally between genres and styles, blurring any stylistic boundaries with confidence and charm.” – Eyal Hareuveni, All About Jazz

    “…a singular jazz artist with a tremendously evocative book of original material.” – Andrew Gilbert, Contra Costa Times

    Community spirit has been a constant in the work of composer and trumpet player Sarah Wilson, whose experiences and inspirations have ranged from socially conscious puppet theater to brass band and New Orleans traditions to her own illuminating style of jazz. When musicians are truly inspired and connected with one another, Wilson describes, time seems to stand still for artist and listener alike.

    “Time just evaporates,” Wilson says, “and you’re completely immersed in feeling the euphoria and joy of being in this creative moment. You forget everything else that is happening in space and time, while paradoxically the music is moving through time.”

    During a 2023 artist residency in Krems, Austria, the Bay Area-based Wilson experienced a similar epiphany when she encountered the paintings of Viennese artist Thomas Reinhold. One of the founding figures of German “New Painting” or “Junge Wilde,” Reinhold’s large-scale work combines architectural planning with the chance effects of time. Wilson’s reaction to the paintings inspired the music on Incandescence, the joy-fueled new album by her sextet Brass Tonic.

    Out July 18, 2025 via Wilson’s own Brass Tonic Records and co-produced by Wilson and Grammy Award-winning producer Hans Wendl, Incandescence was commissioned by InterMusic SF’s Musical Grant Program. It draws equal inspiration from Reinhold’s bold, multi-hued abstracts and from the street-level, community-spirited traditions of brass band, marching and New Orleans parade music. In Brass Tonic, Wilson combines an all-woman horn frontline – herself, alto saxophonist Kasey Knudsen, and trombonist Mara Fox – with the buoyant rhythm section of guitarist John Schott, bassist Lisa Mezzacappa, and, for this recording, drummers Jon Arkin and Tim Bulkley.

    Brass Tonic played its first gig in 2022, but the seeds for the band were planted more than 20 years before, when Wilson performed with and composed for NYC drummer Kenny Wollesen’s protest-minded marching jazz band, Himalayas. Or perhaps even earlier, when she toured the world playing music with Vermont’s politically radical and community-oriented Bread & Puppet Theater during the 1990s. “Coming from that background of street theater and traditional New Orleans music, my music is always something that you can dance to,” Wilson explains. “Marching band music has to be simple, but I wanted to hone it into more developed music with a similar vibe.”

    Stemming in part from the socially conscious aspects of those earlier projects as well as her experience in ensembles like the Montclair Women’s Big Band, Wilson was determined to forefront women in her new sextet. “I wanted to be intentional about that,” she insists. “It feels empowering to have a majority of women in the band, and in particular to have all women horn players. That's one area in classical and jazz music, where there's a bit of a lag in terms of equity.”

    Earlier music for the band was written in 2022 during Wilson’s time at the Djerassi Resident Artists Program in Woodside, California. Through that connection, she traveled to Austria for the AIR-Artist in Residence Niederösterreich, through which she was given free rein to explore the arts-rich town of Krems, 50 miles outside of Vienna. There she found Reinhold’s work in the State Gallery of Lower Austria. “These incredible paintings just looked like music to me,” Wilson says.

    Wilson has a history of composing music in response to visual art. In 2011-12 she was an artist fellow at San Francisco’s de Young Museum, where she collaborated on a music and aerial dance performance inspired by the Harlem Renaissance painter Aaron Douglas. “She Stands in a Room,” one of the pieces on Wilson’s 2010 album Trapeze Project, drew from a sculpture by Nicolas Africano in the de Young’s collection.

    At the State Gallery of Lower Austria, Wilson was given the unique opportunity to set up a mobile studio in the gallery, allowing her to write music in real time while interacting directly with the paintings. The residency also connected her with the artist himself, facilitating a trip to Reinhold’s studio to discuss his artistic methodology – including his love of John Coltrane’s music. “His process is based on a space time modality,” Wilson relates. “He imagines everything he's going to paint and sketches it out, which is very architectural. Then he layers coats of paint, goes off and lets it dry, and returns later to paint more layers – meaning that he's dealing with elements created in a different space and time.”

    Three of the compositions on Incandescence – “Architecture in Space,” “Music Appears to Stand Still,” and “Echoes Refrain” – resulted from Wilson’s Austrian residency. But they share with the remainder of the album’s songs a bright, iridescent sense of joy and ebullience encapsulated in the album’s title.

    “When you have visceral, powerful experience with art or music, that is the essence of joy for me,” Wilson concludes. “I really respond to that ability for music to evoke strong feelings. That’s what I really wanted to happen with this project. I want people to feel good and to have that experience of joy.”

    Sarah Wilson has emerged as "one of the most intriguing and promising composers and trumpeters on the contemporary music scene,” (San Francisco Chronicle). While deeply shaped by jazz, Wilson’s music stylistically owes as much to avant pop, Afro-Latin grooves and indie rock as the post-bop continuum. Wilson’s artistic work reflects a dynamic interplay of theater, jazz, dance, and film, which frame her unique, fresh compositional style. Wilson has earned wide critical acclaim for her recordings on Brass Tonic Records, including Kaleidoscope (2021) and Trapeze Project (2010), on which she’s joined by a nonpareil cast of improvisers including pianist Myra Melford, drummer Matt Wilson, violinist Charles Burnham, bassist Jerome Harris, guitarist John Schott, clarinetist Ben Goldberg and drummer Scott Amendola. Her music is fueled by large-scale community-based arts projects including a 2022-23 vocal music production, Tenderloin Voices, in collaboration with the Tenderloin Museum and Larkin Street Youth Services working with formerly shelterless youth. She was a 2011-2012 Artist Fellow at the de Young Museum with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and The James Irvine Foundation and created Off the Walls, a music and aerial dance production in collaboration with LA-based dance company Catch Me Bird. Wilson has received numerous commissions from the Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Center for Cultural Innovation, SF Arts Commission, Fleishhacker Foundation, Zellerbach Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, New Music USA, and Intermusic SF as well as residencies at the AIR-Artist in Residence Niederösterreich in Krems, Austria, Djerassi Resident Artists Program, Z Space, and Stags’ Leap Winery.

    Sarah Wilson – Incandescence Brass Tonic Records – BTR 003 – Recorded April 13-14, 2024 Release date July 18, 2025

    sarahwilsonmusic.com sarahwilson.bandcamp.com

    Thank you to Ann Braithwaite for sharing with us

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  • Georgia Mancio and Alan Broadbent: A Story Left Untold

    5th May 2025

    Multi-award-winning vocalist/lyricist, Georgia Mancio (Ian Shaw, Kate Williams, ReVoice! Festival), and double-Grammy-winning pianist/composer, Alan Broadbent (Natalie Cole, Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny), present their third album of co-written songs, ‘A Story Left Untold’, preceded by an 11 date UK tour.

    Masterfully blending the personal and political across duo, quartet, and orchestral settings,

    A Story Left Untold’ unfolds in two interconnected halves, where some protagonists are given a voice while others remain silent in the shadows. It explores the delicate intersection of the “cruel and kind” (‘A Lark’s Lament’); those forces that draw us further from, and closer to, our shared humanity.

    Set for release on CD, vinyl and download, 5 May 2025 on Roomspin Records, it completes a trilogy with the globally acclaimed Songbook (2017) and Quiet Is The Star (2021), both shortlisted as ‘Albums of The Year’ by the Arts Desk, Jazz Views and Jazzwise.

    In their 12-year collaboration, Georgia (London) and Alan (New York) have been described as “one of the most formidable songwriting partnerships of the 21st century” (Jazz Views), with extensive performances across Europe and the US, including Ronnie Scott’s and Dizzy’s (Jazz at Lincoln Center). Their catalogue of 40+ songs has drawn comparisons to Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Joni Mitchell and Stephen Sondheim, most published in their book ‘The Songs Of Alan Broadbent and Georgia Mancio’.

    In November 2023, they reunited in person for the first time in four years, to record a selection of songs—mainly written during that hiatus—with bassist Andrew Cleyndert and drummer Dave Ohm at the impressive School Farm Studios. One song, written and arranged by Alan for voice and full 42-piece orchestra, had been inadvertently overlooked by Georgia, which she recalls, “then took hold of me and would not let go”. It shaped the arc of the album, becoming the title track, and was subsequently recorded with FAME’s Skopje Studio Orchestra in June 2024.

    Hearing Alan’s beautiful music within this sweeping orchestral context is a reminder of the staggering breadth of his talent and influences. Georgia’s multi-dimensional poeticism and powerfully nuanced performance are equally revelatory: what initially reads as a private account of loss, remembrance, and resignation, holds a darker undertone—a cautionary and timely tale against Authoritarianism.

    Further ciphers of duality emerge across the album: the distorted realities of ‘Same Old Moon’—written in 2016, following political upheaval on both sides of the Atlantic—contrast the inherent hope that compassion and equality will ultimately prevail (‘Heart Of Hearts’, ‘Still We All Can Dream’).

    Elsewhere, more overtly personal mementos balance poignancy and positivity, permanence and impermanence, with the skill, depth and lightness of touch that define Georgia and Alan’s collaboration. ‘From Me To You’, for Georgia’s late father-in-law, an actor with a lifelong passion for jazz; ‘Then And Now’, a companion piece to The Last Goodbye, their very first co-written song in 2013; ‘In The Afternoon’, a harmonious response to the seasons; ‘When The Time Has Come To Part’, a missive of strength and connection in life and art; and the mysterious ‘The Love I Left Behind’, originally inspired by John Glenday’s poem, ‘For My Wife, Reading In Bed’, and Georgia’s first lyric in her second language, Italian.

    Trilogy co-producer Andrew Cleyndert demonstrates his impeccable musicianship throughout: engineering a remarkably seamless transition between duo, quartet, and orchestral settings, while also delivering exemplary bass playing. Drummer Dave Ohm, returning from ‘Songbook’, weaves his innate musicality and dynamism into a perfectly judged performance.

    Artist Simon Manfield also continues his pivotal role across Georgia and Alan’s recordings and publications, once again delivering highly expressive cover art. This time, a cinematic frame within a frame: an empty chair faces a window, revealing a vibrant, curated garden that backs onto a barren, scorched landscape under ominous skies–reflecting both the tenderness and turmoil within this collection. Designer, Rachel O’Reilly, expertly unites the trilogy’s visual identity, aligning the pared-back pencil drawings of Songbook with the watercolour seascapes of ‘Quiet Is The Star’.

    At the core of this album is the kinship and searing sincerity between its leaders. As Alan explains, “Her words sound like my notes: they are meant to be sung”. Here, they are sung and played with passion and potency, fragility and finesse: two captivating storytellers united, as Georgia describes,“by the optimistic power of beauty and compassion”.

    Stories told and untold: a defining chapter in this exceptional partnership.

    For further info and to purchase visit Georgia’s website here

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  • Janette Mason: ReWired

    25th April 2025

    Janette Mason: REWIRED

    Album release (CD & digital): Friday 25 April 2025

    “A band leader of pugnacious flair and genuine unpredictability.” The Guardian

    ReWired is the new acoustic trio album by acclaimed pianist, composer and arranger Janette Mason with long-time collaborators bassist Tom Mason and drummer Eric Ford. Known for her bold improvisations, rhythmic shifts and signature reharmonisations, Mason reimagines classic pop and jazz tunes that hold a personal significance. “I wanted to reflect on what I’ve done – including some standards but twisting them as much as I can, alongside tunes that I’ve played in a pop context with their creators,” explains Mason.

    Pre Order here

    Chosen from 1940s through to the present day, each track is carefully deconstructed and reassembled, resulting in a moving and innovative recording: ‘Cars’ (Gary Numan) – a nod to Mason’s early punk and electronic influences, with a bold harmonic reworking; ‘John, I’m Only Dancing’ (David Bowie) – a tribute to Mason’s collaborations with Tony Visconti, reimagined with Afro-Cuban swing rhythms; ‘Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered’ (Rodgers & Hart) – a jazz standard reinterpreted with classical influences, highlighting its timeless melodic and harmonic beauty; ‘Good 4 U’ by Olivia Rodrigo, a contemporary pop anthem transformed into a striking jazz arrangement with Paul Booth on saxophone; ‘The Man With The Child In His Eyes’ – a lyrically and harmonically rich arrangement that mirrors Kate Bush’s vocal phrasing and emotional depth; ‘Eleanor Rigby’ (The Beatles) – a bold reinvention with a groove and intricate bass- driven twists; ‘Lullaby of Birdland’ – a tribute to George Shearing’s harmonic brilliance, influenced by Mason’s childhood connection to his music and ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ – a deeply personal arrangement reflecting Mason’s time touring with Oasis. ReWired also features an original composition, ‘Prayer for the Planet,’ a heartfelt call for environmental awareness, enriched by the saxophone of Paul Booth and guest vocalists Roderick Lewis Frazier, Brendan Reilly and Natalie Williams.

    Recorded in an intimate trio setting with minimal overdubs, ReWired captures the raw energy of live performance while offering a fresh perspective on beloved songs. “This album is a representation of the music I truly love,” says Mason. “I’ve had the honour of working with so many incredible artists, but ReWired is my way of honouring my own creativity.”

    Live dates:

    Thursday 1 May – Eastbourne, Bohemian

    Album Release Concert – May 14 2025 – Pizza Express Soho – Book Tickets

    Thursday 17 July – London, The Vortex

    Thank you to ECN Music for sharing with us

    Janette Mason website click here

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  • Anneleen Boehme: Eunoia

    18th April 2025

    Anneleen Boehme’s first solo album released April 18th.

    Purchase here

    THE PROJECT

    That Anneleen Boehme is a virtuoso double bass player we could already observe in LABtrio. That she is an accomplished composer and bandleader we saw in Grand Picture Palace. Now we see her in her genuine vulnerability. Together with her regular companion, the double bass. Her music is anointing to the soul and her playing leaves no one unmoved.

    In her solo, Anneleen Boehme explores the limits of the double bass and tries to transcend them in all their forms. She focuses on the acoustic sound of the instrument and, without too much extra, highlights that pure low voice. This with a focus on music that warms her heart: both her own com- positions written specifically for this double bass, as well as solo arrangements of existing music and improvisations. Her love for both jazz and classical music are expressed here. An embrace of the double bass, the low sounds and pure music....

    Eunoia is double bassist Anneleen Boehme’s first solo album, which she also dedicated to herself.

    “I wrote a story about who I am, about the road I’ve traveled so far. About how your head can drive you crazy and how, in the midst of it all, you can seek peace. I hope it will help you too. Sadness, joy, and comfort for your soul.”

    Eunoia is an English word of Greek origin and consists of two parts: ‘eu’ meaning good and ‘noia’ referring to the spirit. Eunoia means beautiful thinking, benevolence toward all and a bridge between the heart and the mind.

    The double bass translates our most melancholic feelings like no other. So it is no different on this record. But the warm tones are also anointing and hold a lot of comfort. On most songs we hear the double bass in his/her lonely simplicity, but on Fuga Ante Proelium we hear Anneleen’s voice joining her instrument.

    Eunoia will be released on April 18th, 2025 on W.E.R.F. Records.

    Thank you to Aubergine Artist Management for sharing with us

    BIOGRAPHY

    Anneleen Boehme is the double bassist and (co-)composer of the well-known Belgian LABtrio, with whom she performed at numerous festivals in Belgium and abroad, and appeared on various national and international radio and TV shows.

    Since 2019, she formed her own band Grand Picture Palace which has been warmly welcomed in the Belgian jazz scene. Influenced by classical and contemporary music, bassists like Charlie Haden, Charles Mingus and composers like Gavin Bryars, she decided to start composing for double bass and orchestra. The result is a mix between jazz, classical and contemporary music. The bass plays the leading role, accompanied by a group of talented musicians. They released a first (self-titled) album Grand Picture Palace in 2021 on W.E.R.F. Records.

    Anneleen also plays in several other bands such as Yskan and Saragon, and has collaborated with jazz musicians such as Chris Cheek, Michel Portal, Bert Joris, ....

    She is also active in the field of performing arts as a creator and composer. She works on her own creations in co-production with others (e.g. Tumla), but also freelances for various theater compa- nies and has collaborated several times with Jan Sobrie, Joke Emmers, Fien Desmedt, Reinhild Decleir and Theater Antigone.

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  • Ingrid Laubrock: Purposing The Air

    11th April 2025

    Innovative composer Ingrid Laubrock curates a library of moods from the poetry of Erica Hunt and four adventurous vocal-instrumental duos on her new double album. Purposing The Air, out April 11, 2025 via Pyroclastic Records, sets to music 60 brief yet evocative koans for the pairings of Fay Victor/Mariel Roberts, Sara Serpa/Matt Mitchell, Theo Bleckmann/Ben Monder, and Rachel Calloway/Ari Streisfeld (Duo Cortona)

    “The genius of Laubrock's compositions lies in the way they balance compositional structure with improvisational freedom.” – Troy Dostert, All About Jazz

    As a bandleader, the wildly inventive soprano and tenor saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock shepherds… category-defying projects with a bent toward unconventional instrumentation and disparate style-shifting." – Brad Cohan, JazzTimes

    Hailed as a “fully committed saxophonist and visionary” by The New Yorker, Ingrid Laubrock has evolved a distinctive, fascinatingly complex and richly layered sonic vocabulary that spans her efforts as an improviser, as leader of her own diverse ensembles or, as in the case of her captivating new album Purposing The Air, as composer and conceptualist for other musicians.

    Out April 11, 2025 from Pyroclastic Records, Purposing The Air marks yet another adventurous exploration in a career marked by bold innovations. The album continues Laubrock’s engagement with the voice, following the blend of orchestra and choir on Contemporary Chaos Practices (2018). Purposing the Air is an expansive collection of 60 miniatures setting the words of poet Erica Hunt and her emotionally incisive piece “Mood Librarian – a poem in koan.” Approaching the poem’s succinct two- or three-line fragments as separate compositions, Laubrock tailored each of them for one of four duos: vocalist Fay Victor with cellist Mariel Roberts, vocalist Sara Serpa with pianist Matt Mitchell, vocalist Theo Bleckmann with guitarist Ben Monder, and mezzo-soprano Rachel Calloway with violinist Ari Streisfeld, aka the contemporary classical music ensemble Duo Cortona.

    While she’s never before so fully integrated words and voice into her work, Laubrock has enjoyed a lifelong appreciation for poetry and literature. Her father was a Goethe scholar, while her mother instilled a love for language in her children from an early age. During the early years of her career in London, Laubrock was a member of the Brazilian-influenced band Nois 4, which featured the Brazilian singer Mônica Vasconcelos as well as vocal contributions by Laubrock herself.

    The seed for Purposing The Air was planted while Laubrock was pursuing her master’s degree in composition. Setting out to write for Duo Cortona, she pondered which text to set for the intimate pairing. While she at first considered classic works, she quickly determined that she should employ the words of a living artist in keeping with her dedication to new works and vital collaborations. Not long before, Laubrock had met Hunt at a mutual friend’s home and struck up an immediate connection, making her an obvious candidate. While perusing Hunt’s most recent volume, Jump the Clock, the composer was intrigued by the possibilities of “Mood Librarian,” which compiles a spectrum of feelings from the everyday to the searching, the introspective to the speculative.

    As the composer explains, “The texts of the poem are open and concise, often cryptic, but still poignant and relatable. Some I connected with immediately and viscerally, while others were more like evocative images or fun impressions. They really lend themselves to the song form in my mind.”

    Deciding which duo would interpret which koan was key to the compositional process, Laubrock relates. Each of the pairings carried with it differing degrees of history –Fay Victor and Mariel Roberts had never performed together, while Matt Mitchell had worked with Sara Serpa in the context of the Portuguese-born singer’s multi- media Intimate Strangers project. Theo Bleckmann and Ben Monder are longtime collaborators who have released a number of duo albums over the last three decades, and Calloway and Streisfeld not only perform together as Duo Cortona, they are also husband and wife.

    Writing for a project in which she wouldn’t also be a featured performer was a unique challenge, Laubrock says. “As a performer you can always direct the music from the inside. When you don't have that option, you have to be more concise in what you write and construct. Writing for these duos was all about trying to find ways of letting two musicians interact and figuring out the possibilities of their instruments while still allowing my personal creativity to shine through.”

    The title *Purposing The Air *is paraphrased from the lyric of the penultimate piece (performed here by Duo Cortona): “birds purpose the air / as you purpose / pen and paper.” Contained within those few words is a suggestion of the art of composition, where marks on paper are translated into vibrations in air, rife with meaning and feeling; at the same time, as Laubrock explains, it hints at the wide-ranging interconnectedness of the project. “I envisage this whole piece of music almost as a space with the poems floating through it,” she describes. “There’s just enough space in between each song that it allows a moment to settle before the next one pops up.”

    In conceiving the musical settings for each of Hunt’s koans, Laubrock took her cue from the poem’s title, “Mood Librarian.” Each piece conjures a vivid sensation, all of them as simultaneously complex, elusive and specific as the poet’s brief, evocative lines. Together this wealth of emotional knowledge and exploration could fill the shelves of a vast, impressionistic library. 

    Ingrid Laubrock

    Ingrid Laubrock is an experimental saxophonist and composer interested in exploring the borders between musical realms and creating multi-layered, dense and often evocative sound worlds. A prolific composer, Laubrock was named a “true visionary” by pianist and Kennedy Center artistic director Jason Moran, and a “fully committed saxophonist and visionary" by The New Yorker. She has worked with such luminaries as Anthony Braxton, Muhal Richard Abrams, Jason Moran, Myra Melford, William Parker, Tom Rainey, Mary Halvorson, Kris Davis, Tyshawn Sorey, Craig Taborn, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Yarn + Wire, Wet Ink Ensemble and many others.

    Pyroclastic Records

    Pianist-composer Kris Davis founded Pyroclastic Records in 2016. By supporting artists in the dissemination of their work, Pyroclastic empowers emerging and established artists to continue challenging conventional genre- labeling within their fields. Pyroclastic also seeks to galvanize and grow a creative community, providing opportunities, supporting diversity and expanding the audience for noncommercial art. Its albums often feature artwork by prominent visual artists—Ellsworth Kelly, Julian Charriére, Dike Blair, Raymond Pettibon and Gabriel de la Mora among recent examples.

    2025 Pyroclastic projects include albums from Ingrid Laubrock, Sylvie Courvoisier and Mary Halvorson, Ned Rothenberg, and Kris Davis with the Lutosławski Quartet.

    Ingrid Laubrock – Purposing The Air. Purchase here

    Ingridlaubrock.com

    pyroclasticrecords.com

    ingrid-laubrock.bandcamp.com

    Thank you to Ann Braithwaite for sharing with us.

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  • Hohnen Ford: Chet Baker Re:Imagined

    11th April 2025

    London based singer songwriter Hohnen Ford releases new single from genre-spanning project marking 70 years since the release of seminal jazz album Chet Baker Sings. I Get Along Without You Very Well 

    “Hohnen Ford conjures a timeless feel in her music, somehow capable of both expressing the universal while grappling with the personal… a potent new voice” CLASH

    Chet Baker Re:imagined is released on April 11th 2025. Pre order here

    CHET BAKER RE:IMAGINED LINE-UP:

    Dodie • Matt Maltese • Hohnen Ford • mxmtoon • Matilda Mann • grentperez • Ife OgunjobiD

    Benny Sings • Stacey Ryan • Delaney Bailey • Puma Blue • Sarah Kang • Joel Culpepper • Eloise • Poppy Daniels

    Decca Records presents the latest single from the upcoming Chet Baker Re:Imagined collection. Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the legendary album Chet Baker Sings, the project celebrates Baker’s enduring legacy with a selection of reinterpretations of his timeless music through the voices of a new generation of artists.

    Following the first wave of single releases from grentperez dodie and Matt Maltese the latest offering is North London based singer-songwriter and pianist Hohnen Ford’s reimagining of “I Get Along Without You Very Well”. Ford’s tender interpretation channels Baker’s own understated style, offering a fresh yet reverent take on the classic track.

    Listen to Hohnen Ford – I Get Along Without You Very Well HERE.

    Hohnen Ford: 

    “When I first discovered Chet Baker it was quite revolutionary to me. Partly because of how beautiful his tone is and how intimate his interpretations of those songs are. And also just how effortless and melodic his improvisation is. Both his singing and his trumpet playing had a huge impact on me. And because of how much of my life he has accompanied, I think his music will always have a real sense of home to me. 

    As soon as I was asked to be a part of this project, I immediately knew what song I wanted to do. I Get Along Without You Very Well is a song that has accompanied heartbreaks in my life. And actually when I went through my first breakup as a teenager, I listened to an unaccompanied version of him singing this song obsessively. Someone had singled out his vocal take and you could hear it unaccompanied. I listened to it over and over again, and cried.”


    Chet Baker Re:Imagined features a diverse group of artists from across the world, spanning genres including R&B, pop, soul and jazz. Contributors include UK talents such as dodie, Matt Maltese, Matilda Mann, Joel Culpepper, Ife Ogunjobi, Hohnen Ford, Eloise, Poppy Daniels and Puma Blue, and international stars including Benny Sings (Netherlands), Stacey Ryan (Canada), mxmtoon (USA), Sara Kang (South Korea), and grentperez (Australia/Philippines). These artists explore Baker’s iconic melodies with fresh interpretations, blending acoustic and electronic elements, heartfelt improvisation, and richly layered production.

    Chet Baker, a pioneer of the 1950s cool jazz movement, captivated audiences with his virtuosic trumpet playing and delicate vocal style. His seminal album Chet Baker Sings introduced a new dimension to jazz with its introspective and romantic ballads. Building on the success of the Blue Note Re:Imagined series, Chet Baker Re:Imagined connects a new generation of musicians with Baker’s artistry. The album invites listeners to explore the intersections of tradition and innovation, demonstrating Baker’s timeless relevance and the creative possibilities his music continues to inspire.

    Chet Baker Re:imagined is released on Decca Records on April 11th 2025.

    Hohnen Ford website click here

    Thank you to Joe Baxter from Baxter PR for sharing with us

     Chet Baker Re:imagined Tracklisting:

    1. Silver Lining – Joel Culpepper 
    2. That Old Feeling - Eloise 
    3. I’m Old Fashioned - Sarah Kang
    4. I Get Along Without You Very Well - Hohnen Ford
    5. There Will Never Be Another You - Matilda Mann
    6. Old Devil Moon - dodie
    7. It’s Always You - Puma Blue
    8. Speak Low - Ife Ogunjobi
    9. I’ve Never Been In Love Before – Poppy Daniels
    10. Time After Time - Benny Sings
    11. Like Someone In Love - Stacy Ryan
    12. My Funny Valentine - Matt Maltese
    13. I Fall In Love Too Easily - mxmtoon
    14. But Not For Me - grentperez
    15. While My Lady Sleeps - Delaney Bailey
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