Flowers for Billy

by Heidi Savoie

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A Flower is a Lovesome Thing 04:28
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Passion Flower 01:51
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Lotus Blossom 03:48
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The latest offering from Heidi Savoie includes three brand-new interpretations of the work of Billy Strayhorn, selected along a floral theme and arranged for piano and strings.

The first track, “A Flower is a Lovesome Thing” gently unfolds delicate string lines that swirl around the piano melody. “Passion Flower” reimagines this ballad at a buoyant tempo, appearing as a stark contrast between two vast ballads. Savoie calls it “the jelly in the middle”. The set is closed with “Lotus Blossom”, which according to Duke Ellington was Strayhorn’s favourite song to hear him play.

Flowers for Billy was recorded under the watchful eye of Blake Hamilton, who mixed and engineered the entire project. These recordings were captured on the upright piano which Savoie spent her childhood practicing on. The piano touch reflects a unique sense of comfort and familiarity, like the warm, unspoken ease between lifelong friends. The violins, viola and cello were sampled from historic stradivarius instruments from the Museo Del Violino in Cremona, Italy. Combined with the piano, they form an earthy blend of softness and spice.

Heidi would like to thank:
Blake Hamilton, for his tireless morale and technical know-how.
Her dad, for his enormous support over MANY years.

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released May 26, 2023

Piano, arrangements, production: Heidi Savoie
Mixing and audio engineering: Blake Hamilton
Composer: Billy Strayhorn
©2023 Heidi Savoie. All rights reserved.

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Heidi Savoie Toronto, Ontario

Heidi Savoie is a pianist, vocalist, and composer based in Toronto, Canada. She brings inspiration from her previous classical training and upbringing among musicians into the world of contemporary vocal jazz.
Heidi draws inspiration from artists like Diana Krall, Melody Gardot and Laila Biali. ... more

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