Seems by Kelly Green

We went in the studio on March 9th, 2023 and played these pieces LIVE!
Here is the write up our label La Reserve wrote about the record:

There’s an element of magic to Kelly Green’s music. How else do you explain the enchantment of her newest album Seems?

Green is a rare, genuine dual threat talent, a pianist-vocalist equally captivating behind the keys and on the microphone. She’s a savvy live performer with her own concert series (more on that later) and a gift for connecting with audiences.

And as Seems demonstrates, she’s a writer of striking imagination, whether on originals or arrangements of carefully selected revivals she makes entirely her own.

“Seems is my most polished, most thoughtful work to date,” she shares. “The album blurs the lines between traditional and modern, attempting to unify the different ‘camps’ of jazz listeners.”

Chief among Green’s spells are her arrangements, whose structures unfold in a series of surprises.

It is not enough for her and her band to break into a galloping swing (which they’re excellent at). She has them start, stop on a dime, offer up an ear-catching interlude, and then zoom off again.

They take particular pleasure in playing with the form on their instrumental theme “By The Way,” which they never perform the same way twice.

Seems is also very much a philosophical statement, a passionate reflection from Green on the common bond we all share as living creatures.

“Separateness is an illusion,” she can be heard saying in promotions for the album. “Things are not as they seem…with a closer look, all are one.”

That sentiment extends across the entire tracklist, which touches on themes of spirituality, self-love, and our connection with the world around us. If you need a reminder to care for yourself and tend to your own wellbeing, we encourage several listens of “World Of My Own” and “Try Your Wings.”

Green’s environmental consciousness can be heard on compositions like “Street Cleaning,” which was inspired by a noisy NYC Sanitation truck that woke her up one morning.

“Instead of just the cleaning sound, it had a rhythm,” she recalls. “So I ran to the bathroom quickly and recorded it on a voice memo, then transcribed it on my ride in the subway.”

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Beyond all else, Green simply has a natural warmth as a performer. This will be familiar to anyone who’s attended her concert series at her performance space Green Soul Studios in Queens — co-run alongside her husband and bassist Luca Soul Rosenfeld — where guests intermingle and chat like friendly neighbors.

Speaking of friends, we’d be remiss not to mention Green’s band, with whom she shares a telepathic connection. Evan Hyde (drums), the aforementioned Luca Soul Rosenfeld (bass), Elijah Thomas (flute), and featured guest Rich Perry (tenor saxophone) — Green’s writing takes inspiration from their instrumental voices, and they execute her arrangements flawlessly.

“Inviting listeners into this world of our own,” Green says, reflecting on her vision for the group’s music. “To bring people together and create a sense of joy and happiness. We’re celebrating differences as positive. We’re most powerful when we’re united!”


Here's a link to our first great review in Paris-Move.com:

https://www.paris-move.com/reviews/kelly-green-seems-eng-review/

"‘Seems’ is an album of incredible class with musicians you’ll instantly adore..."
-Thierry De Clemensat

Kelly Green, acclaimed pianist, vocalist, and composer based in NYC, is celebrated for her natural and conversational singing, reminiscent of the jazz legends. Her piano artistry strikes a balance between sophistication and modernity, firmly rooted in tradition.
She's headlined at prestigious venues worldwide
and her recordings have received critical acclaim and airplay.