Rising – Jasmine Myra

Rising is the second album by Jasmine Myra, a work that solidifies her musical language within contemporary jazz through expansive compositions, detailed arrangements, and a sonic sensibility focused on emotion and atmosphere.

Produced by Matthew Halsall, the album develops an aesthetic where repetition and structural progression serve as compositional axes. The pieces move forward through precisely layered textures, creating a sense of continuous motion without losing clarity.

The sound of Rising is built from a rich yet restrained instrumentation. Myra’s alto saxophone articulates the melodic discourse, while guitars, harp, and string sections broaden the harmonic space with subtle textures. This approach allows each element to maintain its identity within a cohesive whole.

The compositions blend influences from contemporary jazz, electronica, and spiritual jazz traditions, establishing links with artists like Kenny Wheeler, Bonobo, and Shabaka Hutchings, though reinterpreted from a personal perspective.

The album features a steady core of musicians who reinforce its sonic identity:

• Ben Haskins – Guitar
• George Hall – Drums
• Jasper Green – Piano
• Alice Roberts – Harp
• Sam Quintana – Bass

Furthermore, a string quartet intervenes in several pieces, providing an additional dimension to the album's dynamic build.

More than a mere sequel to Horizons, Rising acts as an expansion of her language, where initial introspection evolves into a more open, dynamic, and structurally complex expression.