Description
Audrey Powne's debut album, From The Fire, is a must-listen for music lovers. Composed, produced, and performed by Audrey herself, the album features a unique sound that blends soul jazz with elements of classical music and hip-hop. Her dazzling trumpet solos are also captivating. The album showcases the talent that has led her to perform with a diverse range of artists, including Maceo Parker and The Teskey Brothers. From The Fire is destined to become a future classic.
A1. Overture
A2. Feed The Fire
A3. Sleep
A4. Interlude 1
A5. Indigo
B1. Survive
B2. Interlude 2
B3. From The Fire
B4. Souled Out
Audrey Powne's stunning debut album, From The Fire, is set to be one of those must-have LPs in any music lover's collection. Something of an auteur release, it features nine tracks all composed by Audrey, with all string arrangements and all production by her. Audrey's decision to produce the whole album herself came from a desire to take creative control of her music and apply techniques developed from the influences of the producers she had previously worked with. If all of the above were not enough, Audrey also wrote the lyrics for the tracks on which she sings, and as a multi-instrumentalist, contributes piano, Rhodes, and organ. She also features as a trumpeter with dextrous and soaring solos, as evidenced by the two singles released so far: Feed The Fire and the title track, From The Fire.
Due to be released by BBE on both vinyl and digital, From The Fire is a soul-jazz album with serious environmental and social messages, as well as one that blends classical music, hip-hop, and influences from Roy Hargrove, Bill Evans, and Herbie Hancock. Indeed, it is Roy Hargrove's studio techniques, evident in his work with RH Factor, that Audrey credits as a major factor in her role as producer here. In addition to her solo work, Melbourne-born Audrey Powne has also worked as a session player with acts as diverse as Maceo Parker, Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, Masta Ace, and the Grammy-nominated band The Teskey Brothers.
With endorsements and positive reviews from Gilles Peterson, Earmilk, and Bandcamp Daily, tracks on the Sunny Side Up compilation, and performances on Boiler Room, Audrey Powne is a supreme talent whose star is on the rise. From The Fire is destined to become a future classic.
