Fondness Knocks - Up and Down (2025) [Hi-Res]

Connie Cheng's debut jazz album, "Fondness Knocks", serves as a musical narrative detailing her first year in New York City. The record is marked by Cheng's unique tone and sincerity, as she brings her distinct style to the tradition of straight-ahead jazz, resulting in an emotionally rich sound that critics have described as both timeless and contemporary. The album features a mix of original compositions and reimagined jazz standards. The recording lineup includes Sarah Jane Cion on piano, Alec Safy on bass, and Patrick Chan on drums, with special guest artist Richie Vitale on trumpet.

Tracklist:
1-1 Fondness Knocks - A Sleepin' Bee [3:24]
1-2 Fondness Knocks - You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To [4:26]
1-3 Fondness Knocks - The Sweetest Sounds [5:11]
1-4 Fondness Knocks - Never Will I Marry [3:37]
1-5 Fondness Knocks - Thunderclouds [3:26]
1-6 Fondness Knocks - Just One of Those Things [3:06]
1-7 Fondness Knocks - Ridin' High [4:17]
1-8 Fondness Knocks - Everything Happens to Me [6:03]
1-9 Fondness Knocks - Pennies from Heaven [3:52]
1-10 Fondness Knocks - Rainbow [4:54]