All the information required to create a sunflower—ten feet tall with a golden face which smiles and waves in celebration of itself—is contained in a modest, gray seed. “Seeds” is a practice in finding community, letting go of expectations, allowing ourselves and others the space to take risks, and welcoming the possibility that something magnificent might emerge. Joined by my friends Iago, Nadav, and Emmanuelle, I compiled a suite of ideas which intertwine to become whole in their amalgamation. Playful, fragmented, lyrical, joyous and solemn, the music is at once unfamiliar and inviting. Defined by the collaborative process rather than the end result, it is a celebration of resilience, nurturing, and unfolding. Scattered throughout the album are nods to my musical heroes, images from my home in Maine, and experiments in prepared piano and vocal writing. “Seeds” is a compilation of everything that has brought me to this moment and a hope for what is to come.

released September 1, 2023

Yvonne Rogers—piano, lyrics, compositions
Nadav Erlich—bass
Iago Fernández—drums
Emmanuelle Bonnet—voice

Recorded September 2022 at Jazzcampus, Basel, Switzerland
Recorded by Daniel Somaroo
Mixed by Daniel Dettwiler
Mastered by Jett Galindo
Artwork by twoVVees