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New York-based Zoh Amba first cultivated her musical passion in the lush forests of the Appalachian mountains, playing to the woods around her home, before she studied at classical conservatories. Her music honors her roots, full of folk melodies, mesmerizing refrains, repeated incantations and powerfully-executed Free Jazz. Her sound is courageous and bold, soaring from muted hums to squeaky trebles, producing a confident sound imbued with an innate spirituality. On this project, Zoh Amba is joined by legendary artists William Parker (Bass, Gralla) and Francisco Mela (Drums), named the 2021 musician of the year by The New York City Jazz Record, who temper her daring saxophone with a lush percussive foundation and a steady flow. The second installation of this collaboration, O Life, O Light, Vol. 2 will be released in CD, vinyl editions, and digitally on 6/9/23.
credits
released June 9, 2023
Zoh Amba: Tenor saxophone, flute
William Parker: Bass, Gralla
Francisco Mela: Drums
Recorded September 13, 2021 by Jeremy Loucas at Sear Sound, New York City
Mixed and mastered by Jeremy Loucas at Sear Sound, New York City
Cover photograph by David Mirarchi
Graphic design by Mark Smith
Compositions by Zoh Amba, BMI
577 Records is an independent record label
based in Brooklyn, New York
operating since 2001
577 Records is proud to be celebrating its 23 year anniversary. The label has been producing music since 2001 and has
released albums featuring the work of artists from New York and around the world.
The name comes from the address of the house where these concerts first took place (577 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York).
100% of profit from the sale of most of these albums goes to the musicians....more
supported by 77 fans who also own “O Life, O Light Vol. 2”
This record really hits that sweet spot of calm stimulation. Lush, fat, rolling synths form the foundation for controlled but passionate and thoughtful playing and listening from everyone. Meditative and energetic...and always bad-ass. ps0m