Elizabeth Shepherd - The Signal on CD

Description

Elizabeth Shepherd has been called an "inventive risk-taker", "Extraordinary talent", her newest album "The Signal" lives up to her well deserved accolades. A three-time JUNO nominee Elizabeth Shepherd has received widespread praise for her hip compositions and soulful delivery. Along with Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper, and Jose James she is seen as part of a wave of young jazz musicians bringing the art form to a new generation of music fans. With 'The Signal', Shepherd joins the ranks of an exclusive group of artists committed to uncompromising and playful exploration, unafraid of falling between the genre cracks. Highlights include her collaborations with Lionel Loueke (Herbie Hancock, Gretchen Parlato) - one of the world's most celebrated guitarists of his generation - which are both sublime and funky. The subject matter for the songs covers topics as wide-ranging as Monsanto and motherhood, witchcraft and war. Her trademark rhythmic groove is always at the core of Shepherd's writing, while her fluid, sensual, breathy voice is as compelling and haunting as ever. 'The Signal' plays as a series of 10 seamlessly woven songs, hearkening back to the golden era of the album: a purposefully crafted audio journey that begs another visit, time and time again. Far from sitting neatly in any camp, 'The Signal' will outlive trends and fads and reward music-lovers with each new listen. "a striking blend of late-night ballads and math-rock grooves-but there are some pretty heavy twists." - Uncut "On a similar tip to the likes of Esperenza Spalding and influenced by all the right names; such as Robert Glasper and Jose James, Elizabeth's fifth album is an innovative breath of fresh air." - Blues & Soul (5*) "Shepherd has an understated whispery tone that slightly recalls Suzanna Vega and Gretchen Parlato for warmth and intimacy" - Echoes (4*) "Highly inventive and original approach." - Marlbank