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I was thrilled to see the major classical label Decca sign Ashley Jackson. I loved Ennanga, her debut album. Take Me To The Water continues her virtuosity. With new works, familiar compositions, and original arrangements for harp, this album is a perfect combination, and a powerful theme. I highly recommend this release and hope it’s the tip of the iceberg of what’s to come with Ashley!

John Clare

In her debut album on Decca, acclaimed harpist Ashley Jackson presents her own arrangements of spirituals and works by Margaret Bonds, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Alice Coltrane. The album also includes Debussy’s “Danse Sacrée” and original compositions by contemporary composers Brandee Younger, João Luiz Rezende, and Jeromy Thomas. Jackson sings on a few selections and is supported by the Harlem Chamber Players for the Coltrane and Debussy. The repertoire mirrors the recital program she recently toured, described as an immersive audio experience that touches on themes from African mythology, the antebellum spiritual tradition and water’s transportive, transmogrifying nature.

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