Scott Lee Ensemble - Greetings from Florida: Postcards from Paradise (2026) [Hi-Res]

Scott Lee's album, "Greetings from Florida: Postcards from Paradise," deconstructs the myth of the state as a flawless tropical paradise. Utilizing the poetry of Carolina Hospital, the work highlights pressing issues of ecological collapse, overdevelopment, and social inequality. The musical accompaniment, performed by Camila Meza and a chamber ensemble, is a synthesis of contemporary classical music, jazz, and pop structures. Through intimate local narratives, the author aims to reveal the fragility of a region suffering from the consequences of tourism marketing and climate change. The project emphasizes the profound link between environmental degradation and the loss of a location's unique identity.

Camila Meza - voice & guitar
Kristen Stoner - flute
Seok Hee Jang - clarinets
Tania Moldovan - violin
Emily Austin Smith - cello
Evan Mitchell - piano
Danielle Moreau - percussion
Scott Lee - composer

Tracklist:
1. Scott Lee Ensemble - Sloganland
2. Scott Lee Ensemble - Big Waters
3. Scott Lee Ensemble - Rewind
4. Scott Lee Ensemble - Spring Fever
5. Scott Lee Ensemble - Frontlines
6. Scott Lee Ensemble - The Loss of the Blues
7. Scott Lee Ensemble - Blacktop Artists
8. Scott Lee Ensemble - Sirenas