Mai-Liis - Mai-Liis On Life

OA2 RECORDS

£16.65

Cat. no: OA222188
Format: CD
Barcode: 805552218824
Release Date: 25th June 2021
Genre: Jazz

With many years working between Seattle & Vancouver, BC as a performer, sommelier, and equestrian, it was through her return to writing over the last 4 years that inspired Mai-Liis (‘My-Lease’) in discovering her broader voice.

Working with Seattle pianist & arranger, Darin Clendenin, her words found their musical context, and with the production help of her friend and mentor, jazz vocalist Greta Matassa, Mai-Liis now presents her debut as a songwriter and vocalist. With her lyrics and voice offering an honesty and intimacy to life experiences, her songs, such as the grooving “Distance Man,” the haunting bolero- esque ballad “Fait Accompli,” or the blues, “Carnage in Your Wake (A Love Song),” all create worlds that are readily identifiable and relatable.

Featured on Mai-Liis On Life are trumpeter Charlie Porter, saxophonist Cory Weeds, guitarist Brian Monroney, and the rhythm section of Clendenin, bassist Clipper Anderson and drummer Mark Ivester.

“Mai-Liis has an ability to take life experiences familiar to all and tell them in a musically fresh and honest way, resulting in uniquely crafted songs brought to life by a great set of players.” -- GRETA MATASSA

Tracks: Unicorns And Innocence / Distance Man / To Whom It May Concern / Fait Accompli / Oh Well / My Eyes Of Yesterday / Carnage In Your Wave (A Love Song) / Sister Child / Number 9 / Jilted Woman