Jazz CD of the Week

Subtlety and understatement are the guiding stars here, where acoustic sounds contrast, unite and dance around each other within compositions that seem to evolve from small beginnings.

Singer/Songwriter Bonnie J Jensen’s fifth Studio album, Rise, has just been released to critical acclaim.
Featuring an eclectic selection of standards alongside her arrangements of pop and soul classics, performed by some of Australia’s leading instrumentalists, Rise is truly an expression of Jensen’s artistry.

From is a reflection on identity, belonging, and dual heritage. For the members of Zodiac, growing up in Australia while being deeply connected to their Asian cultural roots has created a rich and sometimes complex sense of self.