Acclaimed jazz singer-songwriter Lorna Reid is announcing her new album “I Will Tell Your Story” with its moving lead single Sweet Baby Blues which was released November of 2024.

While Reid has made a name for herself with her swinging full jazz band stylings, Sweet Baby Blues sees the artist take a more intimate approach. The stripped back track pairs tender pianos keys with Lorna’s powerful vocals, and features a beautiful sax solo. Sweet Baby Blues is set at 2am – the witching hour for reflections and longing. Co-written with Darden Smith, Sweet Baby Blues came to be in the wilds of Scotland on a writer’s retreat at Moniak Mhor.

“Darden and I clicked creatively when we wrote Sweet Baby Blues sitting outside on a warm summers evening in the Highlands of Scotland. There is something beautiful about the collective experience of writing.” says Lorna Reid. “I always love performing Sweet Baby Blues as it reconnects me with a bittersweet time in my life. Audiences always love the song, regardless of their musical tastes. It is raw and honest and feels fresh to me every time I sing it”.

“I Will Tell Your Story” is inspired by stories untold, filled with vivid imagery and evocative melodies. Blending jazz, blues and soul the songs move fluidly between intimate ballads and rhythm-driven tracks, reflecting the emotional highs and lows of the muse. The album presents a mix of beautiful classical jazz with acclaimed original songs. Influences range from the usual suspects of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, but “I Will Tell Your Story” has Reid pull from a wider pool of talent including the likes of Joni Mitchell, Quincy Jones, and even X-Ray Spex. The result is a jazz album truly like no other.

This will come as no surprise to any fans who know that Reid herself is an artist like no other. Never one to fit into a box, Lorna is always looking to expand her horizons. Whether through her Human Being Diet, work as a coach, or hosting foreign language students to learn more about the world and other cultures, Lorna takes influences from every corner of her life, making for truly rich and different music.

Her 2013 cross genre album Falling Like Dew earned her an invite to perform at the Rochester NY International Jazz Festival on the Made in the UK stage where she broke ground by breaking out of classical jazz norms while still paying tribute to its astonishing legacy.

“I Will Tell Your Story” was recorded entirely in Scotland and was made possible with the support of Creative Scotland. The single Sweet Baby Blues was recorded entirely at Castle Sounds Studio in Pencaitland. The rest of the album I Will Tell Your Story was recorded across Grans House and Chem19, with additional recordings also taking place in Castle Sounds Studio.

“I Will Tell Your Story” was mixed by Jon Kelly and mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering. The album was produced by Boo Hewerdine, Louise Clare Marshall (Jools Holland’s band, Rod Stewart’s band), Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggrens, and award-winning Scottish musicians Euan Stevenson (piano), Konrad Wisniewski (sax).

Sweet Baby Blues will be available across all platforms Nov 23rd, and the album “I Will Tell Your Story” available March of 2025.

Live Shows

Linlithgow Jazz Club – March 1st

Ayr Jazz Club – March 7th

Northwest Castle Jazz Weekend – October 10-12th

  

The album features an all-star lineup:

Louise Clare Marshall, backing vocal arrangements (Jools Holland’s band and currently on tour with Dave Gilmour) 

Euan Stevenson (piano/composer)

Konrad Wiszniewski (sax)

Neil Warden (guitars/Weissenborn)

Angus Lyon of Blazin’ Fiddles (accordion, piano, organ)

Jim Drummond (drums/percussion)

Kevin McGuire of Eddi Reader’s band (electric and upright bass)

Gustaf Ljunggren, Denmark (horn section, flute, electric lap steel, synth, percussion)

Boo Hewerdine – Producer and backing vocals (Dappled Lightness)

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK0yohKPcd4

For more information, please contact pete@quitegreat.co.uk or call 01223 844 440

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With a diverse career in both fashion and business, Lisa’s background includes management positions at Cache, Lillie Rubin, Chanel, and evening wear manager at Saks Fifth Ave.   She was the style columnist for the Examiner, contributor for AXS.com, and founder of Pittsburgh Social Scene which covers local non-profit events and raises awareness of their causes.   Mrs. Freeman joined Freeman Realty in 1993 and has served as relocation director, director of corporate services, and currently as Vice President a position she has held since 2008. Lisa turned her attention to philanthropic endeavors, including chairing and planning several non-profit fashion shows for the Salvation Army Family Caring Center, Project Bundle-Up, and the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Pop-up boutiques, and “Fashion for a Cause”.  Ms. Freeman is on The Board of Directors of The Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, President of the RAMP Foundation, and chair of numerous committees and events.  She is currently working on the RAMP Foundation “Fun, Food, and Fashion” event and planning fundraiser for the Global Sisterhood. Her recognition includes 2014 Realtors Association Community Service Award, 2015 induction into the Pittsburgh Hall of Fame, 2016 Style Week Pittsburgh Best Blogger, 2017 RAMP Distinguished Service Award, 2017 Style Week Innovator of The Year, 2018 Inspiring Women in Business Award, 2018 CE Innovators in Real Estate (a national award), and 2019 Style and Glam Entrepreneur of the Year. Lisa is excited to become part of the Global Sisterhood Board of Directors and looking forward to working with all of the members.
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