In an era of global environmental upheaval, the redemptive power of music carves out a sanctuary of solace, a theme resonating deeply in Alison Burns and Martin Taylor’s latest album, ‘Songs for Nature’. More than just a collection of timeless jazz standards, ‘Songs for Nature’ acts as a musical love letter to the natural world and the composers, lyricists, and musicians it has inspired.
Alison Burns delivers a smoky, sultry, and understated performance, perfect for intimate jazz clubs and beloved by music festival attendees and British royalty alike. The artist captured the essence of jazz divas like Julie London and Ella Fitzgerald in the acclaimed albums ‘Kissing Bug’ and ‘1:AM’ but with a modern sensibility that resonates globally, underscoring her unique ability to marry the spirit of a bygone jazz age with a contemporary and wide-reaching appeal. This musical blend has taken her on four worldwide tours, enchanting audiences in cities from San Francisco to Shanghai, London to Los Angeles, and solidifying her reputation as a modern-day torchbearer of the vocal jazz tradition.
Martin Taylor, described by Pat Metheny as one of the most spectacular solo guitar players in the history of the instrument, co-pilots this journey. Taylor, a virtuoso whose fingers dance over strings with a finesse that’s both heart-stopping and profound, ensures that ‘Songs for Nature’ is imbued with the touch of a master craftsman. With a career that spans collaborations from Jeff Beck and Stephane Grappelli to Bill Wyman and Jamie Cullum, Taylor’s guitar playing creates a rich tapestry of sound that beautifully complements Burns’ vocal artistry.
Alison and Martin are not just musicians at the height of their powers; they are also sonic naturalists, and this album is their field recording, capturing not the sounds of the wild, but the emotions it stirs within us. Engineered by John Valesio (Norah Jones), Grammy-Award winner Dave O’Donnell (Jason Mraz, Kurt Elling, Sheryl Crow), Cicely Balston (David Bowie, Nick Cave) and produced by James Taylor, ‘Songs for Nature’ promises an auditory experience as lush and layered as the ecosystems it seeks to honor. The duo release the new single ‘Lullaby of the Leaves’ from the upcoming album “Songs For Nature’ out on June 5th via P3 Music.
For further information on Alison Burns see the attached links:
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https://www.instagram.com/alisonburnsmusic/?hl=en
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