When Fiona Ross describes her songs as ‘Moments in My Notebook’, we better take her seriously. No, it’s not a figure of speech; the talented British songstress does indeed write her lyrics on a physical notebook, a nostalgic quirk that makes her artistic journey incredibly wholesome and authentic. Some of those songs are in full display in her latest record, aptly titled ‘Moments in My Notebook’ – as mentioned above. The release also marks an important milestone, with Ross hitting a whopping 100 original songs released to date.
Let’s focus on the album; ‘Moments in My Notebook’ is a buoyant, light and elegant record, in true Fiona Ross style. A seminal figure in the UK jazz scene, the singer and creative approaches her compositional flair from a deeply eclectic perspective, with references ranging from Latin rhythms to heartwarming piano-driven ballads. Whichever way you look at it, the underlying sentiment highlights how Ross has gotten to a very comfortable point in her career, with carefree, dynamic songwriting that’s not afraid to try new avenues and scramble existing formulas.
Speaking about the record’s genesis, Fiona explains: “I still write everything in notebooks. Some songs started with a bass line, some with a lyric, some from something I overheard in a café. This album is 21 moments from those pages—21 moments in my life.” For any keen listeners out there, Ross is performing a handful of summer dates in the UK, all details can be found here.
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