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Jasmine Myra: Rising review – gently insistent jazz
The alto saxophonist leans into her soft and subtle sound with newfound confidence on this second album
Weaving soft and subtle alto saxophone lines through compositions that paired luscious harmonies with snapping rhythms, Myra showcased her skill as a composer rather than an instrumental virtuoso. Still Waters continues this theme, slowly developing an undulating flute and bass motif that underpins a sax solo of longing, elongated phrases. The group compositions are still fully realised, with tracks like Glimmers and How Tall the Mountains establishing arcs of melodic presence and rhythmic intensity, but the real value of Rising lies in Myra’s newfound confidence to place herself at the centre of these tunes.
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