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From the WINGS press release:

WINGS is the second studio album by California based composer and pianist, Wendi Kirby. Kirby's debut album, BLOOM marked her as an original artist, creating solo vignettes inspired by her relationships with loved ones represented by their favourite flowers. WINGS expands further on this — both thematically and musically. Each piece on the album is based on a species of butterfly as Kirby takes the listener on a journey of catharsis, metamorphosis, and freedom.

 

Recorded in London's iconic Eastcote Studio (Adele, Cat Stevens, Mumford and Sons), Kirby joined forces with leading musicians on the European scene. Acclaimed UK guitarist Chris Montague (who counts Red-Hot Chile Pepper's bassist Flea as a major fan) adds dynamic layers of atmospheric swells, iridescent mandolin, and electric guitar flourishes — alongside the heart-pulse of vibes, percussion, and drums by French-based composer Jim Hart. Upright bass is played by the renowned Tom Farmer (Anoushka Shankar) and the album is produced by singer songwriter and producer, Sarah Gillespie.

 

WINGS showcases a bespoke combination of contemporary classical motifs with jazz undertones and Kirby's unique melodic power. There is a fluttering of wings erupting in the sonic texture of this music, a taking off in the euphoric windswept melodies and — at its heart — a sense of becoming.