Vocalist, songwriter, and trumpet player Audrey Powne has been a force of the Naarm/Melbourne jazz scene for years, fronting acts like Leisure Centre and Au Dre and playing as a session musician for everyone from Vince Jones to the Teskey Brothers. Now she’s stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. Her latest single “From the Fire” gives an exciting taste of her forthcoming debut album. This single is so unique, but it really casts a spell. Leave your expectations at the door, because I know this song will blow them all away.
“The groove and harmonic content is inspired by the music of Herbie Hancock, particularly his 70s albums Secrets and Sunlight which have been a huge influence on me and from which I absorbed a lot of language,” Audrey said. “The layered, harmonised trumpet solo is directly inspired by late, great trumpet player Roy Hargrove who is the most profound influence on me as a trumpeter and who employed similar recording techniques on his records with The RH Factor.”
This track is so impressive, I can’t wait to hear more. Audrey won’t leave us waiting too long for that, as she’ll release her debut album on April 26.
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