Emma-Jean Thackray - UM YANG 음 양

Emma-Jean Thackray, an outstanding figure in the UK jazz scene, releases Um Yang under Night Dreamer Records in their direct to disk sessions. It's her long-dreamed project dedicated to the Taoist philosophy of duality and harmony. A highly ambitious and personal record that sees Thackray leading a septet featuring Soweto Kinch and Steam Down’s Wonky Logic, recorded straight to vinyl.
An accomplished trumpeter, beat-maker, singer, composer and DJ, Thackray draws on far wider influences than jazz. Her sound is distinctive; in the words of The Guardian like “Bitches Brew-era Miles entering the dub chamber with a New Orleans marching band – in a good way”.

Format / LP
Label / Night Dreamer
Cat No / ND006
Genre / Jazz
Release date / 31 July 2020