All but one of the tracks on 'Chroma' are named after relatively little-known colors, reflecting Emma Rawicz's synesthesia.
Interpretation
Emma Rawicz, as bandleader, emphasizes embracing the other musicians' personalities and allowing them to express themselves.
Album & Artwork
The cover art for 'Chroma' is a piece titled 'Flow, 2021' by Uwe Kowski, provided courtesy of Galerie EIGEN + ART Leipzig/Berlin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album title 'Chroma' (Greek for 'colour' or 'paint') is significant because Emma Rawicz is a synesthete, experiencing music through color.
Album & Artwork
The album features a strong thematic thread with three distinct interpretations of the same tune, 'Xanadu'.
Recording & Production
The album 'Chroma' was recorded at Livingston Studios in London in June 2022, mixed by Sonny Johns, and mastered by Klaus Scheuermann.
Composer Biography
Emma Rawicz, the composer, arranger, and producer of this album, began composing for piano and violin at age seven, later picking up jazz and saxophone at fifteen.
