Anna Chandler-King - Why Can I Still See You (2025) [Hi-Res]

Why Can I Still See You, the new album by Leeds-based saxophonist and composer Anna Chandler-King, is an intimate and deeply emotional set of intricately arranged music written around the passing of her mother Ruth, with each composition representing a specific moment from that time spanning darkness, fond reflection, and joy. To perform the music, Anna assembled a nonet of some of her favourite musicians and closest friends who were there for her when she needed them the most, and importantly, all emotionally sensitive improvisers who she trusted to interpret such a personal collection of pieces.

“I made this album to share those times with others that have had similar experiences losing loved ones, but also for myself, to help me process my own feelings and emotions. Sharing these with everyone that worked on this project turned out to be so much more valuable to me than I could have expected. Whenever I listen to it or play it I’m truly transported back to those moments the pieces are about, which of course can be quite hard but is often very beautiful.”

"This album is dedicated to my mum, Ruth Chandler. She was an incredible person, beloved by everyone that met her."

Anna Chandler-King - Alto & Baritone Saxophones & Composition
Riley Stone-Lonergan - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
Will Howard - Tenor & Alto Saxophones
Laurence Mason - Bass Saxophone & Bassoon
Ellie Whitley - Trombone
Tom Harris - Piano
Sam Quintana - Double Bass
Steve Hanley - Drums
Kel Àlvaro - Voice