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Ensconced is an exciting new collaborationbetween Milan-born British/Turkish vocalist and
lyricist Brigitte Beraha and leading UK
guitarist/composer Ant Law.
The six originals on the album are bookended by re-imaginings of two timeless standards – ‘A Kiss To Build A Dream On’ (made famous by Louis Armstrong) and Bernstein’s ‘Some Other Time’ - in which the duo simply and beautifully conjure up a spellbinding, intimate ‘campfire’ feeling.
Inspired by Ant’s compositions, Brigitte exhibits rich lyrical storytelling, from wistful memories of growing up in the south of France in ‘Who We Are’ to the more obscure tale of a gifted horse in ‘Clever Hans’. Her deeply expressive vocals, alongside Ant’s inventive and melodic acoustic guitar artistry, are the elements at the very heart of this music.
Ant Law: “It’s incredibly rare for me to play the acoustic steel-strung guitar, but that instrument is at the centre of this album, alongside Brigitte’s voice. It’s also unusual for me to collaborate with vocalists/lyricists and I am amazed at the depth and colour Brigitte’s poetry has brought to this music.”
The album’s journey explores the contrast between the spaciousness and purity of the duo tracks and the addition of richer instrumentation, taking in more expansive textures with guest contributions.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Verdict Jazz, 159 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0, United Kingdom,Brighton and Hove
