Rising
Jasmine Myra (saxophone & flute)
Awards:
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, June 2024
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Presto Recording of the Week, 3rd May 2024
The alto saxophonist leans into her soft and subtle sound with newfound confidence on this second album… The measured breath of her improvisations mark her out as an exciting talent.
Rising
Jasmine Myra (saxophone & flute)
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Awards:
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, June 2024
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Presto Recording of the Week, 3rd May 2024
The alto saxophonist leans into her soft and subtle sound with newfound confidence on this second album… The measured breath of her improvisations mark her out as an exciting talent.
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Elevating, uplifting and beautifully arranged. Jasmine Myra's sophomore album Rising builds on the success of her breakthrough album Horizons to deliver a major statement from one of UK Jazz's rising stars. Produced by Matthew Halsall and mixed by Greg Freeman (Hania Rani, Matthew Halsall, Portico Quartet), Rising delivers a confident and vibrant follow up that joins the musical dots between Myra’s influences Kenny Wheeler, Bonobo and Shabaka Hutchings while delivering something unique, beautiful and profound.
"Much like my first album, Rising is a reflection of a period of my life. It is a continuation from Horizons, which was all about my experience during lockdown, and entailed overcoming my struggles with mental health. Following on from that experience, I set out to continue building my self-confidence".
Rising features the same core of musicians as Myra’s debut album Horizons with guitarist Ben Haskins, drummer George Hall pianist Jasper Green, harpist Alice Roberts (who both also perform with Matthew Halsall) and bassist Sam Quintana who collectively bring a deft understating of the subtle textures of Myra’s music and perform with a collective empathy and drive that really pushes the music on a radiant journey. And a string quartet add gently elevating textures to Still Waters, Knowingness, From Embers and How Tall The Mountains.
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Jasmine Myra on Coffee Shops, Work-Life Balance and the Power of Connection
30th May 2024
Fresh from her UK tour, the saxophonist tells us more about adjusting to life both on and off the road as she continues sharing her personal music with appreciative live audiences across the country.
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Jasmine Myra - Rising
2nd May 2024
The Leeds-based musician's sophomore album is a convincing reminder of her skills as bandleader, composer and soloist. Expanding on a message of quiet strength and resilience, this unique talent is truly coming into her own.
Awards and reviews
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JazzwiseEditor's ChoiceJune 2024
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Presto Recording of the Week3rd May 2024
The alto saxophonist leans into her soft and subtle sound with newfound confidence on this second album… The measured breath of her improvisations mark her out as an exciting talent.
June 2024
Myra's compositions meanwhile combine repetitive riffs with layered arrangements subtly reinforced by Halsall's production, even as the rhythm sections tugs in lively, myriad directions… Optimism and ambition have both been scaled up.
