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HENRY, ASHLEY - WHO WE ARE
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Who We Are
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2x12" Future Jazz, Broken Beat & Jazz - London-born Ashley Henry returns with his latest project, Who We Are via Naive Records. This new release highlights Henry's distinctive approach to music, blending introspective self-expression with vibrant jazz influences. Who We Are is a rich blend of sound where Henry's ethereal falsetto meets lush piano melodies and rhythmic percussion. His self-produced compositions create an inviting sonic space that highlights his introspective lyrics and deep-rooted self-assurance.
The album reflects Henry's journey through self-discovery and collective empowerment, urging listeners to value each other's dreams and find inspiration within their communities. Henry's music draws from his London upbringing and Jamaican heritage, combining classical training with the profound influences of Black radical traditions. Inspired by icons such as James Baldwin, Angela Davis, Ahmed Jamal and George Benson, Henry's work resonates with both historical depth and contemporary relevance.
The album reflects Henry's journey through self-discovery and collective empowerment, urging listeners to value each other's dreams and find inspiration within their communities. Henry's music draws from his London upbringing and Jamaican heritage, combining classical training with the profound influences of Black radical traditions. Inspired by icons such as James Baldwin, Angela Davis, Ahmed Jamal and George Benson, Henry's work resonates with both historical depth and contemporary relevance.
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Ashley Henry (born in London in November 1991) is a British jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, producer, and bandleader.
In 2016 he graduated from The Royal Academy of Music, performed with Jason Marsalis, and collaborated with Terence Blanchard and Jean Toussaint. He is the youngest ever person to feature at the International Piano Trio Festival performing with Robert Glasper (that same year) and performed at the final of the Unisia International Piano Competition in South Africa.
In January 2017, at the age of 25, he was commissioned as guest resident Musical Director for both Jazz Café, London, and Ronnie Scotts, London, and was a FADER MAGAZINE 2017 Emerging Artist.
The period from 16 January to 9 March 2017 saw him recording his second full studio sessions in London. Collaborating with Luke Flowers (Cinematic Orchestra), MC Mattic (Nowadays France & NY), Jean Toussaint, Monte Booker (Soulection), Alicia Olatuja (President Obama Inaugurations – Unlimited Myles), Moses Boyd (Brownswood) and Anthony Joseph (Strut Records).
March 2017 saw him nominated for that year’s Jazz FM Award as Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Live Experience of the Year, the latter for his performance at the London Southbank.
His album, Beautiful Vinyl Hunter, was released in 2020. It was Jazz Japan’s Album of the Year, nominated as a BBC 6 Music’s Album of the Year, becoming only the second jazz album ever to do so. He was named France Jazz Magazine’s New Jazz Artist of the Year for 2020, and toured globally with Christine and the Queens, whilst supporting Loyle Carner’s second album tour.
In 2024, he released "Who We Are". Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.