I hope people who listen do so with an open heart.” More life has been lived and evolution is happening. She leaves no doubt that she has come into her own as a solo artists and composer. It features renowned jazz bassist Christian McBride and Cassarino alongside drummer Conor Elmes, vocalist Celisse Henderson, and keyboardist Rob Marscher, with contributions from special guests including trombonists Natalie Cressman and Roy Agee among others.įollowing Hartswick’s two previous solo albums-2011’s Ocean Floor and 2018’s Nexus- Something in the Water is a remarkably strong and original statement from a musician known as a highly sought-after instrumentalist. The album was recorded at Sound Emporium with engineer Joe Costa and mixed and mastered by Greg Magers and Dan Shike, respectively. There’s definitely an arc of someone’s life in this album.” “We wanted to write about all facets of love and life and loss and gain. “We wanted to celebrate the human experience,” said Hartswick.
#SANTANDER ARENA FULL#
With deep, reflective lyrics and breathtaking vocals, Something in the Water runs the full gamut of emotions. The album’s nine tracks are comprised of original repertoire and fresh arrangements of familiar songs, including previously released singles “Only Time Will Tell” and “By the River”. “That was the purpose of the trip, to see if we could write an album.” “We’d write and cook and write and cook and laugh and cry and write and cook,” said Hartswick. The two musicians “spent a week and a half at a closed bed and breakfast in Vermont during the winter of 2021 they focused on composing the entire record in a controlled environment, with lyric input from songwriter Erin Boyd,” according to a press release. Something in the Water was co-written and produced by guitarist Nick Cassarino, who often performs in a duo with Hartswick. Bridging jazz, soul, funk, and R&B with a palatable pop appeal, the album reflects Hartswick’s multiple talents and diverse musical background, with contributions from a number of high-profile collaborators. Acclaimed trumpeter and powerhouse vocalist Jennifer Hartswick released her new album, Something in the Water, via Christian McBride’s Mack Avenue Music Group imprint, Brother Mister Productions, on Friday.
0 kommentar(er)
