CD: Meeting My Shadow
Vanessa Collier
release date: 24 Feb 2017
Vanessa Collier's time is now. For uninitiated listeners who have never experienced this mesmerizing artist, Meeting My Shadow will be a true revelation. For all longtime fans who have followed the Maryland singer, songwriter and saxophonist throughout her career, this is the long-promised classic album.
In Meeting My Shadow, past, present and future come together, Vanessa notes of her second release. A tribute to the spirit of the blues tradition, a reflection of our current culture and a hopeful desire for growth, understanding and integration as we move forward together. It is also a story of perseverance and empowerment, destined to share power and deliver an uplifting message.
Now, Meeting My Shadow presents eleven songs that explore the triumphs and challenges of life. With everything from flute to organ, her signature soul-soaked vocals and searing saxophone are unmistakable. released in 2017 on Ruf Records, Meeting My Shadow is the sound of an emerging talent with an unstoppable momentum of her own. I'm relentless and passionate about everything I do, says Vanessa. I am made to perform and for me there is no other option. On the whole. Let's go!
In Meeting My Shadow, past, present and future come together, Vanessa notes of her second release. A tribute to the spirit of the blues tradition, a reflection of our current culture and a hopeful desire for growth, understanding and integration as we move forward together. It is also a story of perseverance and empowerment, destined to share power and deliver an uplifting message.
Now, Meeting My Shadow presents eleven songs that explore the triumphs and challenges of life. With everything from flute to organ, her signature soul-soaked vocals and searing saxophone are unmistakable. released in 2017 on Ruf Records, Meeting My Shadow is the sound of an emerging talent with an unstoppable momentum of her own. I'm relentless and passionate about everything I do, says Vanessa. I am made to perform and for me there is no other option. On the whole. Let's go!