Motherhood by Brenda Earle Stokes
In her latest album Motherhood, Brenda shares the journey of motherhood with songs exploring identity, fear, expectations, body image, friendship and growth. Rooted in her native language of jazz, Stokes drew additional inspiration from singer-songwriters, music theater, spoken word and 1960s protest songs. Each song is richly orchestrated by a four-piece ensemble jazz ensemble which provides an energetic backdrop for Stokes’ material which is at once honest, thought provoking and laced with humor.
Tracklist
| 1. | The Endless Wait | 5:01 |
| 2. | This is Your Childhood | 4:25 |
| 3. | Who Am I Now? | 4:54 |
| 4. | Where Are the Mothers? | 5:06 |
| 5. | Kathleen | 6:35 |
| 6. | Loose Tooth Blues | 6:51 |
| 7. | Saying Goodbye | 4:57 |
| 8. | Sharp Edges | 8:11 |
| 9. | The Strength of a Woman | 5:25 |
| 10. | Happy Mother's Day | 3:49 |
Credits
Personnel
Brenda Earle Stokes - vocals, piano, producer
Evan Gregor - bass
Ross Pederson - drums
Ingrid Jensen - trumpet
Melissa Stylianou and Nicole Zuraitis - supporting vocals
Chris Allen - engineer, mixing, mastering
Recorded at Samurai Hotel in Queens, NY
License
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Brenda Earle Stokes is a Canadian pianist, vocalist, composer and educator based in NYC. She has fused her passion for jazz with a curiosity for Brazilian music, Music Theater and singer-songwriters. She performs internationally as a leader and sideman and has released four critically-acclaimed albums as a leader, which feature her original compositions and her unique takes on popular music.