Nérija - Blume (2019) [Hi-Res]

Rooted in friendship, Nerija is a collective whose breakneck shifts in tempo and style rely on a deep understanding of mood, temperament and expression, a solid show of trust that extends beyond the usual bonds between musicians. Recorded in the boat-shaped confines of London's legendary Soup Studios and produced by Kwes, the overarching goal with Blume was to simply capture the rawness, warmth, joy and the spirit of their relationship and performance. Blume is a truly breath-taking collection of compositions that perfectly encapsulates everything Nerija; vibrant, engaging, infectious and truly current. For just over an hour, they take us on a sprawling wonderful journey, arriving at what is a majestic body of work; their personal and collective experiences and inspirations over the last half decade or so.

Alto Saxophone – Cassie Kinoshi
Bass – Rio Kai
Drums – Lizy Exell
Flute – Nubya Garcia (tracks: 5)
Guitar – Shirley Tetteh
Tenor Saxophone – Nubya Garcia
Trombone – Rosie Turton
Trumpet – Sheila Maurice-Grey