Josephine Davies
Saxophonist. Composer
NEW PRESS FOR 'WEATHERWARDS'
“Intelligently written music that is readily accessible and often beautiful, but also subtly challenging. "Weatherwards" confirms the high level of creativity that Satori is capable of.” The Jazzmann
“An elegant and lyrical composer and improviser, with a ruggedly beautiful tenor sound that makes liberal use of vocalisation” - **** All About Jazz
"As ever, Davies eschews overblown histrionics in favour of fluency and creative imagination, both of which she excels in...Weatherwards is a collection of sophisticated compositions brought to life by assured improvisation." - **** Jazzwise
"Davies excels herself with a set of compositions inspired by aspects of Shetland, where she grew up... a consistently satisfying set." - UK Jazz News
“Coltranian in a good many places there’s an ease and unhackneyed familiarity with the spiritual jazz domain and language that Davies has tailored with her own ideas and expressive directions.” - **** Marlbank + Top Ten UK Jazz Albums 2024
“Weatherwards highlights Satori's hallmark: a dynamic balance of free-flowing creativity and unity in a sumptuous jazz framework.” - Juno
“What may have begun as an interesting idea in bringing a new voice to the established Satori line up indicates just how this exciting band may be looking to take their music forward to a new and exciting chapter in their story…Playing with a steely yet pliable group feeling that is becoming readily identifiable, Davies’s own stature as both instrumentalist and composer continues to strengthen…a tremendously exciting and satisfying performance.” – Jazz Views
“Weatherwards” is a rewarding and joyous record. From the assured performance, it’s clear there’s a great rapport between the players and the rhythm section has an uncommon lyrical intricacy.” – UK Vibe
“Definitely a band to watch.” ★★★★1/2 (Downbeat Magazine)
“Winning immediacy.” ★★★★ (Mojo Magazine)
“Refreshingly imaginative and invigorating.” (All About Jazz)
“This is jazz without a safety net.” (The Jazz Mann)
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"Containment would never define Josephine Davies – This lady draws upon, and continually explores her own inner intuitive expression. She transmutes those ideas energetically with musical freedom, manifesting with her cohorts (drummer James Maddren. and bassist Dave Whitford) thought-provoking, emotionally providing, and a mind-body connection Jazz music that can reach us deeply". (Nigel J. Jazz in Europe)
“What makes the album so striking is Davies' refusal to abandon melody even as she lets go of defined changes. Her irrepressible tunefulness not only leads the improvisers in fruitful directions but also offers the listener an open door into the music.”
Downbeat Magazine
"Davies has an exceptionally powerful and clearly defined tone, with which she turns melodies into expressive sculptures" (BR Klassik)
"Enlightenment, clarity, tension, sensuality, freedom, spontaneity... 'In the corners of clouds' has potential for the album of the year 2018" (Deutschlandfunk Kultur)
"A truly gifted and imaginative saxophonist, Davies undoubtedly possesses the art of the improviser and has produced an album of exuberant lyricism and consistently engaging tunes.”
“Satori is so full of ideas, vision, and joyful improvisation that one can only take pleasure in the listening.” (UK Vibe)
“Consistently inventive, witty mood…the whole is a testament to Davies’ lyrical flow and her collaborators ability to go with it.”
Jazzwise Magazine
“Satori represents a strong statement from Josephine Davies as she takes on the challenge of the saxophone trio format and succeeds brilliantly. In this exposed setting her own playing on both tenor and soprano is confident, fluent and imaginative.”
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