EMBOLDENED JAZZ ORCHESTRA & CHOIR _
Emboldened:
From Quintet to Orchestra & Choir _
A powerful journey of music, unity and resilience
The Journey So Far _
In 2023, I released and toured my quintet album ‘Emboldened’ sharing a universal message highlighting the positivity of people facing adversity, and strength in unity.
A New Chapter with Jonathan Silk _
Since releasing Emboldened, it has been an extraordinary experience to collaborate with Jonathan Silk as he expanded my quintet compositions into the dynamic, soaring landscapes of jazz orchestra with his unique musical voice.
Jonathan has a rare ability to extend a composition, adding rich textures and new movements without losing its original identity. His work reveals fresh, exciting directions I would never have imagined.
We also enhanced the jazz orchestra with a choir, adding emotional depth and a powerful connection with the audience. This has led to an exhilarating re-imagining of the music at its full scope and potential.
The project has reached audiences across the UK including concerts in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Bradford-on-Avon.
“It is a rare joy as a choir director to have the opportunity to integrate a choir into a contemporary jazz orchestra as its own section, especially amongst such an exhilarating and memorable work”
The Exciting Next Step _
Emboldened Jazz Orchestra & Choir will be released as a double album on the independent label Stoney Lane Records, with scores and parts available as downloadable PDFs on this website.
In January 2026, recording began at the world-class studios of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The rhythm section has been recorded and we’re now ready for percussion, brass, woodwinds and choir sessions to capture our ensemble of extraordinary musicians from across the UK.
Support Us _
Please help us share the music and message of Emboldened with an international audience.
Your financial support will directly benefit musicians, sound engineers and other creative industry professionals.
All participants of £20 and above will receive an exclusive, pre-release Emboldened Jazz Orchestra & Choir digital album. Participants of £100 and above will be acknowledged by name in the liner notes or can choose to remain anonymous.
Updates including videos and photos from inside each recording session will demonstrate the impact of your support and ensure that everyone becomes part of our experience leading to up to the album release.
If you have any questions, please do get in touch.
Thank you.
