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Sisters of Jazz: The Hidden Ladies of Jazz
Storyville Records

Sisters of Jazz: The Hidden Ladies of Jazz

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Details

Composer
Various
Artist
Sisters Of Jazz
Format
CD
Label
Storyville Records
Released
Oct 13, 2023
Catalog #
SVL1014354
UPC
717101435425

About

The Sisters of Jazz release their self-titled debut album on legendary Storyville Records on September 15, 2023. Sisters of Jazz is a dynamic all-female ensemble consisting of bandleader and renowned vocalist Anna Pauline, Danish Music Award-nominee saxophonist Pernille Bévort, accomplished trombonist Lis Wessberg, virtuosic pianist Catrine Ullerup Frølund, versatile bassist Ida Hvid and Ben Webster Prize winner, drummer Benita Haastrup.

The project began in 2014, when jazz singer, composer and lyricist Anna Pauline, as a bandleader, was commissioned to put together a band consisting solely of female musicians for a concert during International Women’s Day. The concert, which was a great success, led to the formation of the current Sisters of Jazz. This debut album consists of 13 tracks, one of them sung in Danish and another in Swedish. On this recording, they embark on a musical journey that celebrates and pays tribute to the contributions of oft-forgotten female jazz composers and musicians like Nancy Hamilton, Ann Ronell, Marian McPartland and Mary Lou Williams – just to name a few!

Many of these female musicians are incredibly important stylists in jazz, who in turn paved the way for others and have been mentors to several of the jazz icons considered role models of jazz, :Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Coltrane and many others. Sisters of Jazz brings together six remarkable women, who share an unwavering passion for jazz music. Individually, they have won accolades and garnered attention for their exceptional talents, but it is their collective energy that truly sets them apart. Their unique blend of musical prowess and unwavering dedication to highlighting the hidden ladies of jazz, who may not have received the proper limelight during their lifetime, is quite frankly inspiring.

Beyond paying homage to the underappreciated female jazz legends, Sisters of Jazz aim to contribute to the evolution of jazz music in the modern era. With their collective musicianship and individual voices, Pauline, Bévort, Wessberg, Frølund, Hvid and Haastrup are breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be women in jazz. Their performance on this album is characterized by fearless exploration, pushing the boundaries of convention, and embracing the freedom of expression that jazz offers. Through their interpretations of the works of the composers covered on this project, the ensemble showcases their profound respect for jazz history while bringing a fresh perspective to their compositions.

Sisters of Jazz’s commitment to celebrating the female jazz composers and their inspiring approach to jazz has garnered the attention of critics and audiences alike. By paying their respect to the past and shaping the future for women in jazz, Sisters of Jazz aim to leave an indelible mark on the jazz landscape! 

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 Walkin' and Swingin 03:03
    Track
    1
    Title
    Walkin' and Swingin
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Mary Lou Williams
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  2. 2 How High the Moon 03:54
    Track
    2
    Title
    How High the Moon
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    Morgan Lewis
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  3. 3 Who Are You 04:30
    Track
    3
    Title
    Who Are You
    Duration
    04:30
    Composer
    Kenny Wheeler
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  4. 4 In the Days of Our Love 05:13
    Track
    4
    Title
    In the Days of Our Love
    Duration
    05:13
    Composer
    Marian McPartland
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  5. 5 Oriental Swing 02:47
    Track
    5
    Title
    Oriental Swing
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Lillian Hardin Armstrong
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  6. 6 Willow Weep for Me 05:57
    Track
    6
    Title
    Willow Weep for Me
    Duration
    05:57
    Composer
    Ann Ronell
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  7. 7 I'll Never Smile Again 04:32
    Track
    7
    Title
    I'll Never Smile Again
    Duration
    04:32
    Composer
    Ruth Lowe
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  8. 8 Hornbaek Revyen 1936: I aften 05:20
    Track
    8
    Title
    Hornbaek Revyen 1936: I aften
    Duration
    05:20
    Composer
    Karen Jønsson
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  9. 9 My Journey to the Sky 03:20
    Track
    9
    Title
    My Journey to the Sky
    Duration
    03:20
    Composer
    Dorothy Austin, Rosetta Tharpe
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  10. 10 Sov du lilla videung 03:55
    Track
    10
    Title
    Sov du lilla videung
    Duration
    03:55
    Composer
    Alice Tegnér
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  11. 11 The Five Pennies 04:38
    Track
    11
    Title
    The Five Pennies
    Duration
    04:38
    Composer
    Sylvia Fine
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  12. 12 This Will Make You Laugh 04:43
    Track
    12
    Title
    This Will Make You Laugh
    Duration
    04:43
    Composer
    Irene Higginbotham
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz
  13. 13 It's a Good Day 05:08
    Track
    13
    Title
    It's a Good Day
    Duration
    05:08
    Composer
    Dave Barbour, Peggy Lee
    Ensemble
    Sisters of Jazz