From the North of England to London’ vibrant jazz culture, Aly Berry has been establishing her credentials as one of the most singular new artists on the au courant jazz and blues scene. "A Matter So Small," her latest single and third release from her forthcoming first album, serves up both her sultry vocal delivery and storytelling abilities.
Berry’s journey is as interesting as her music. She started her career as a model when she was just 14 years old and moved to London at 18 to pursue her music. Once she was in London, she settled into Mayfair’s jazz scene and met renowned composer and musician Paul Higgs, who became her collaborator and mentor. As a partnership evolved into a creative force, they ultimately recorded Berry's first album, which is an ode to her love for jazz, with a contemporary twist.
A Matter So Small examines what it means to have personal details in relationships that can carry powerful emotional experiences. It is sung with Berry’s sultry, emotional emanation of voice, showcasing a human experience that expresses emotions of yearning, fragility, and contemplation. Her vocals are timeless yet new, reflecting the traditional styles in jazz while introducing an authenticity of modernity.
The new album features an impressive roster of vocalist musicians alongside Berry, including renowned saxophonist Scott Hamilton, bassist Dave Green, and drummer Neil Bullock. Together, they form an ideal team to compose jazz tunes that incorporate traditional ballad themes with expressive vocalizations, creating a musical space that feels both personal and cinematic.
With each release, Aly Berry continues to show that she is not only a newcomer to the jazz scene but an artist who is considering a sustained career. “A Matter So Small” shows she can take into consideration personal insight towards becoming resonant with a normal player. She is certainly emerging to be one of the promising talents of jazz in London.
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