UK-based duo Edy Forey hopes to coin a new term - Urban Jazz - to describe a sophisticated, groove-centered sound. Their music is brought to life by the New York engineer Bob Power, who gave such acts as Meshell Ndegeocello, A Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu and D'Angelo their trademark sonics. He says:
"In my 35+ years in the upper echelons of the professional music business, I have seldom met a duo with more talent and drive. They combine a unique and compelling blend of pop music sensibility with a deep foundation of advanced musicianship."
Their debut album Culture Today due in April '24 is a manifesto of sober-minded individuality taking on life in the XXI century. Creme-de-la-creme of featured artists include Michael League and Bob Reynolds (Snarky Puppy), Sharay Reed (The Funk Apostles), Femi Koleoso (Ezra Collective) Alex Hahn, TOKU, Isac Jamba and many more greats from the world of jazz, groove and soul.
Forey's compositions carry an original signature as does his soloing; he relies on tension-filled chord progressions that the duo dubs 'foreyesque'. Edy's voice is her own and so far dodged any immediate comparisons - it's an instrument urging to deliver a message.
The two met on the Edinburgh student circuit in 2017 and bonded over their non-conformist approach to life, music, and the status-quo.
Pronouced: Eedee Forey
www.edyforey.com
