Rachel Ashley: Dreams of Peace
26th June 2026
Rachel Ashley’s call to sisterhood effortlessly blends Middle Eastern grooves and jazz on new single ‘Dreams of Peace’
Released on the 29th June, Dreams of Peace is the latest single from experienced singer songwriter and voiceover artist Rachel Ashley. After spending many years on the road gigging and working as a studio session singer, Cheshire based Rachel has now returned to her first love - songwriting.
“Dreams of Peace is one of those songs that simply flowed out of me. It is an exploration of female power. Of cooperation and creativity and most of all love. It’s about reclaiming our light in a very dark world right now.”
Dreams of Peace showcases the rich, emotive quality of Rachel’s voice and her love of vocal harmonies. The driving female energy is augmented by Helena Summerfield’s soprano saxophone - at first answering the call of Rachel’s vocals and then taking flight to enhance the song’s mystical atmosphere. “The heavy heartbeat drum, slightly panned to the left, and the strings provide a solid foundation for the weaving vocals and melodic soprano sax.” Acclaimed composer and producer for television and radio Maurice Cheetham added additional percussion, produced the final mix and mastered the track.
Helena Summerfield: A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Helena Summerfield is an accomplished saxophonist known for her versatile tone and expressive phrasing. Helena’s contribution to music education has been recognised at the 2021‘Will Michael Jazz Education Awards’ and 2022 ‘Parliamentary Jazz Awards.’
Rachel's photo is courtesy of Tom Read
Helena photo by MiHi-Music Event Visuals