Eliana Glass, a 27-year-old pianist and singer, releases her debut album E, influenced by jazz icons like Carla Bley and Annette Peacock. Glass emphasizes the importance of artistic muses in her creative process. Her music highlights the emotional depth of every line and sound, while acknowledging past influences. The album features references to various artists, including her interpretation of the works of Ethiopian pianist Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru. Glass's unconventional musical path reflects her rebellious spirit, as she seeks to blend homage with innovative exploration in her artistry.
I love having muses in my life. You're inspired by them, and some element of them is embalmed in the music forever.
The haunting austerity of Glass' arrangements on songs like 'All My Life'... position her as a Gen Z Patty Waters of sorts.
Glass followed an unconventional path through her musical education, more interested in the rule-breaking freedom of Nina Simone or Elizabeth Fraser.
That curiosity is palpable across E, which avoids any singular mode to instead chase the fun of discovery, adaptation, and homage.
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