daniel casimir & tess hirst: these days
Francisco Espregueira
The Jazz Re:freshed platform has released, over almost two decades, many projects that prove that jazz has always been a progressive, boundary pushing and relevant artform, cutting paths for all popular music. Through this absolutely fundamental institution in the contemporary music scene, bassist Daniel Casimir and vocalist Tess Hirst release their debut album: These Days. Following the success of Daniel Casimir's critically acclaimed debut EP Escapee, which featured Hirst on vocals and fellow rising stars on the scene like Moses Boyd, Joe Armon-Jones and Shirley Tetteh, this album is inspired by the duo's London surroundings.
These Days fuses traditional jazz sounds into modern compositions, boiling in a specific political and cultural landscape across its twelve tracks. With Casimir playing with a passion and a power that resonates throughout each composition, Hirst has space to deliver not only her music but also her perspective of herself as an artist, walking us through her upbringing in West London. Available in vinyl and across all digital platforms. Another Jazz Re:freshed cutting edge release.