Jess Gillam – Prism, Vol. 1 (2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 14:20 minutes | 237 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Decca Music Group Ltd.
A musical force of nature, Jess Gillam has been forging her own adventurous path since she shot to fame becoming the first saxophonist to reach the finals of BBC Young Musician and the youngest ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. Passionate about inspiring and bringing joy to people through music, Jess invites audiences on journeys of musical discovery through her electrifying performances and eclectic programming.Hailing from Ulverston in Cumbria, Jess Gillam is animating the music world with her outstanding talent and infectious personality. After performing at the Last Night of the Proms in 2018 and having her performance described as “the indisputable highlight” by BBC News, Jess continues to grow her international career as well as presenting on TV and Radio.
Jess is passionate about inspiring and bringing joy to people through music and has continued to do so throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. In May 2020 Jess appeared as a special guest at the Royal Albert Hall’s VE Day 75 Commemoration and in July she returned for a performance as part of the ‘Royal Albert Home’ series. While in lock-down Jess launched her Virtual Scratch Orchestra, inviting musicians of any standard to come together to play music virtually with her. The orchestra played music by David Bowie and The Beatles as well as a Christmas special of Leroy Anderson’s ‘Sleigh Ride’. Over 2,000 people from around 30 different countries took part across the two projects, aged 2–94, playing a huge range of instruments.
Tracklist:
1-1. Jess Gillam – Berriedale at Dawn (03:22)
1-2. Jess Gillam – No. 15, Adagio sognando (Arr. Vennart for Saxophone & Ensemble) (02:00)
1-3. Jess Gillam – saman (Arr. Lawson for Saxophone & Ensemble) (02:13)
1-4. Jess Gillam – Winter Light (Version for Saxophone & Ensemble) (02:50)
1-5. Jess Gillam – Reflections (03:53)