Ensconced is an exciting new collaboration initiated during the pandemic years between renowned Milan-born British/Turkish vocalist, composer and lyricist Brigitte Beraha and leading UK guitarist/composer Ant Law. The six originals on the album are bookended by re-imaginings of two timeless standards – A Kiss To Build A Dream On (made famous by Louis Armstrong) and Bernstein’s Some Other Time – in which the duo simply and beautifully conjure up a spellbinding, intimate ‘campfire’ feeling. 

Inspired by Ant’s compositions, Brigitte exhibits rich lyrical storytelling, from wistful memories of growing up in the south of France in Who We Are to the more obscure tale of a gifted horse in Clever Hans. Her deeply expressive vocals, alongside Ant’s inventive and melodic acoustic guitar artistry, are the elements at the very heart of this music.

Ant Law: “It’s incredibly rare for me to play the acoustic steel-strung guitar, but that instrument is at the centre of this album, alongside Brigitte’s voice. It’s also unusual for me to collaborate with vocalists/lyricists and I am amazed at the depth and colour Brigitte’s poetry has brought to this music.”

Rich in bejewelled detail,’ Ensconced’s subtleties grow deeper with each listen. – Jazzwise ****

Jaw-dropping, completely fulfilling and uplifting  – Sebastian Scotney, UK Jazz News

One of the most creative vocalists on the UK scene – BBC Radio 3

More information:

https://www.brigitteberaha.com/ant-brigitte

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