Sol Jang: 19-29
3rd October 2024
“I wanted to tell the most honest and personal stories possible. The most personal stories are what I can do best and know best.”
For Sol Jang, "19-29" is more than her debut album, it's a significant milestone that captures her rich experiences and personal growth across different continents. Scheduled for release by Unit Records on October 3, 2024, this album warmly invites listeners into Sol's exploration of identity, culture, and belonging through a seamless blend of jazz.
Blending traditional jazz harmonies with elements of free improvisation and classical music, "19-29" offers listeners an immersive journey. The album features eight original compositions alongside two improvisational pieces, incorporating voice messages from Sol’s phone, adding a deeply personal layer to the musical narrative.
"19-29" is distinguished by its innovative use of sound devices to convey the layered emotions and narratives of Sol's life. Among these, ambient subway sounds from Sol’s father's phone emerge not just as background noise but as a means to give sonic experiences to the listeners. For Sol's experiences of chaos and clarity, of being lost and found, drum and bass improvisations mirror Sol's internal tumult, while the piano narrates her journey in harmonies and melodies, showcasing the album’s deep commitment to storytelling through musical metaphors.
Through this album, the trio gently encourages listeners to delve into the nuances of its stories through the beautiful complexity of music. It’s an album that hopes to resonate with those who hear it, inviting them into a shared space of contemplation and discovery.
The trio will be celebrating the release with a tour of South Korea in May and another tour of the Netherlands and Germany from October till March 2025.