PLUS SINGLE ‘KORE RAWA’ OUT NOW ON MEOW JAZZ
Goldsmith Baynes release their much-anticipated debut album ‘E Rere Rā’ via the Meow Jazz label. A wonderful collaboration between two modern favourites of the jazz world, Allana Goldsmith's soulful jazz vocal combines with British pianist Mark Baynes' contemporary jazz stylings to produce this truly uplifting and remarkable record.
The Goldsmith Baynes project is a celebration between two musical souls. The talented pair have worked together for over 10 years and their musical bond comes from freedom, a shared trust, and mutual respect. Goldsmith and Baynes have written a stunning collection of songs together, with stand-out singles including Tipuna, Tō Ihu and Te Aranga o Matariki and latest single ‘Kore Rawa’, culminating in the album’s release.
‘E Rere Rā’ embraces the beauty of Māori and English language through the captivating vocal of Goldsmith. The album was performed as well as produced by Goldsmith and Baynes, with recording sessions including fellow musicians Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa (drums), Alex Griffith (electric bass), Tom Dennison (bass), Riki Bennett (Taongo Puoro), Cameron Allen (saxophones), Jono Tan (trombone), Mike Booth (trumpet and horn arrangement) and Kim Paterson (flugelhorn and trumpet).
Goldsmith Baynes are proud to have new single ‘Kore Rawa’ featured on Waiata Anthems 2022, with previous single Tipuna featured on Waiata Anthems 2021. They performed live on TVA at the Aotearoa Music Awards 2021 (watch here), featured on Māori TV with Troy Kingi and Anna Coddington (watch here), have performed at Matariki Vibes 22 with Kings, Annie Crummer & House of Shem, Matiriki on the Waterfront with Herbs, Taste of Pasifika, & Matiriki Ki Uta supporting Loughton Kora, as well as renowned festivals including the Waiheke Jazz Festival and Tauranga International Jazz Festival, and have been programmed for the 2022 Auckland Arts Festival. They were featured recently on RNZ’s Music 101 (listen here) and performed live on the 95bFM The Jazz Show.
Goldsmith Baynes are currently touring throughout New Zealand in September & October in support of their album release.