Ennanga by Ashley Jackson
Harpist Ashley Jackson explores the musical and spiritual connections between various forms of American musical expression in her new album, Ennanga. Through the works of notable Black composers who have redefined musical landscapes, the album celebrates the centrality of the African American spiritual to the history of American music. Ennanga features The Harlem Chamber Players and Jackson's harp transcriptions of works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Alice Coltrane, as well as original compositions by William Grant Still and Brandee Younger.
Tracklist
| 1. | Prema | 9:14 |
| 2. | I'm Troubled in Mind | 5:49 |
| 3. | Essence of Ruby | 5:36 |
| 4. | Ennanga: I | 7:13 |
| 5. | Ennanga: II | 5:19 |
| 6. | Ennanga: III | 5:02 |
| 7. | The Angels Changed My Name | 4:55 |
Credits
released June 16, 2023
Produced by Silas Brown. Engineered by Silas Brown (1), Misha Kachkachishvili (2, 3, 7), and Maureen Sickler (4, 5, 6). Mastered by Silas Brown.
Recorded at The Concert Hall at Drew University (Madison, NJ) (1); October 2021; Esplanade Studios (New Orleans, LA) February 2021 (2, 3, 7); Rudy Van Gelder Studios (Englewood Cliffs, NJ); November 2022 (4, 5, 6).
Published by Ditson (2, 7), B. Alexis Music (3), and Southern Music Company (4, 5, 6).
Cover art by Jessica Medoff, photo by Julia Comita, design by Haeg Design.
Produced by Silas Brown. Engineered by Silas Brown (1), Misha Kachkachishvili (2, 3, 7), and Maureen Sickler (4, 5, 6). Mastered by Silas Brown.
Recorded at The Concert Hall at Drew University (Madison, NJ) (1); October 2021; Esplanade Studios (New Orleans, LA) February 2021 (2, 3, 7); Rudy Van Gelder Studios (Englewood Cliffs, NJ); November 2022 (4, 5, 6).
Published by Ditson (2, 7), B. Alexis Music (3), and Southern Music Company (4, 5, 6).
Cover art by Jessica Medoff, photo by Julia Comita, design by Haeg Design.
License
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Praised for her “soulful” and “eloquent” playing (Musical America), harpist Ashley Jackson enjoys a multifaceted career as a highly sought-after musician and collaborator in New York and beyond.