Photo credit Clare Shilland
As they edge closer to the release of their debut album, Blume, on 2nd August, Nérija are extremely happy to share the new track, “Last Straw”.
The new track is one of the more dancefloor ready moments on Blume, capturing some of the best aspects Nérija’s live sets whilst adding some indefinable studio magic, perfectly exemplifying the collaborative nature of the band.
Listen to “Last Straw” on streaming services HERE
Nérija are the septet of contemporary jazz luminaries, Nubya Garcia (tenor saxophone), Sheila Maurice-Grey (trumpet), Cassie Kinoshi (alto saxophone), Rosie Turton (trombone), Shirley Tetteh (guitar), Lizy Exell (drums) and Rio Kai (bass). Rooted in friendship, Nérija is a collective whose breakneck shifts in tempo and style rely on a deep understanding of mood, temperament and expression, a solid show of trust that extends beyond the usual bonds between musicians.
Blume is a truly breath-taking collection of compositions that perfectly encapsulates everything Nérija; vibrant, engaging, infectious and truly current. For just over an hour, they take us on a sprawling wonderful journey, arriving at what is a majestic body of work; their personal and collective experiences and inspirations over the last half decade or so.
Stream “Riverfest” HERE
Blume is available to pre-order HERE
Blume artwork by kwes (watercolour on paper, 2019)
Blume Track List
1.Nascence – Composed by Nérija
Solos from Sheila Maurice-Grey, Rosie Turton and Lizy Exell
2. Riverfest – Composed by Nérija
Solos from Shirley Tetteh and Rio Kai
3. Last Straw – Composed by Sheila Maurice-Grey
Solos from Nubya Garcia and Sheila Maurice-Grey
4. Partner Girlfriend Lover – Composed by Shirley Tetteh
Solo from Shirley Tetteh
5. EU (Emotionally Unavailable) – Composed by Cassie Kinoshi
Solos from Cassie Kinoshi and Nubya Garcia
6. Blume – Composed by Nubya Garcia
Lead line from Sheila Maurice-Grey and Nérija on vocals
7. Equanimous – Composed by Rio Kai
Solos from Rosie Turton and Shirley Tetteh
8. Swift – Composed by Lizy Exell
Solos from Lizy Exell and Cassie Kinoshi
9. Unbound – Composed by Rosie Turton
Solos from Rosie Turton and Nubya Garcia
10. Blume ii – Composed by Nubya Garcia
Lead line from Sheila Maurice-Grey and Nérija on vocals
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