Music
THE NEW ALBUM
The latest release from Brenda Earle Stokes, MOTHERHOOD shares the journey of motherhood with songs exploring identity, fear, expectations, body image, friendship, and growth. Inspired by her own life as a mother, Stokes started composing this music during the early days of her son’s life, jotting words in a notebook while pushing her son’s stroller around their New York City neighborhood.
Brenda Earle Stokes, Voice & Piano
Evan Gregor, Bass
Ross Pederson, Drums
Ingrid Jensen, Trumpet
Melissa Stylianou & Nicole Zuraitis, Backing Vocals
Recorded October 8th-9th, 2023 at Samurai Studios in Queens, NY. Backing vocals recorded October 30th, 2023 at 35th Street Studio in New York, NY.
PRAISE FOR BRENDA EARLE STOKES
“Stokes revs up on eclecticism, centering her jazz improvisation and pop-jazz adventures…shimmers with energetic scatting and cheery piano."
"...a breezy delight."
“She has her own way of writing music that meshes fine with modern jazz esthetics.”
“This music speaks to artistic sophistication while addressing the quiet comforts of the medium.”
“…the first to stand out was pianist-singer Brenda Earle, whose talent gracefully bridges jazz and pop.”
“Her keyboard work throughout embodies lyrical melody, deft harmonies and smart pacing…”
