CDs from Sophie Bancroft
 2010 'Bird of Paradise' . . . more- Sophie seamlessly blends her jazz roots with a broad but discerning swathe of contemporary folk styles. One of the most inventive and distinctive artists to emerge from Scotland, she has drawn comparison to vocalists as classily diverse as Peggy Lee, Alison Krauss and Norah Jones. 'Bird of Paradise', her 5th CD, Sophie is joined by double bassist Tom Lyne, fiddler Amy Geddes and guitarist/percussionist Ross Mitson. |
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 2008 'Handwritten' . . . more- As the title suggests, this is a more personalised affair than any number of polished Norah Jones or Beth Rowley productions; recorded in Bancroft's sitting room in Pathhead, just outside Edinburgh, the album recruits the talents of Bancroft's husband, bassist Tom Lyne and neighbours Martin Green (accordion) and Amy Geddes (fiddle). "Like chasing butterflies on a summer's day" Fatea |
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 2005 'Hot and Cold' . . . more- release by LisaLeo records featuring new material from singer-songwriter Sophie Bancroft. New songs, more seductive vocals and the stylings of this great band creates a most evocative and appealing CD. With Sophie on voice and guitar she is joined again by Dave Milligan on piano, Sandy Wright on guitar, Tom Lyne on bass and Donald Hay on drums. "This album is hip, cool and simply beautiful " The Big Issue |
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 2003 'Modern Love' . . . more- release from LisaLeo records featuring the emotive songs of singer-songwriter Sophie Bancroft. This intimate work of seductive vocals and engaging music combines sophisticated ambient pop with strong currents of smooth jazz. Featuring Dave Milligan on keyboards, Sandy Wright on guitar, Phil Bancroft on sax and flutes, Tom Lyne on bass and Donald Hay on drums "In a a boldly achieved balance of the classic and the contemporary. " - Sunday Herald |
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 1999 'Miles Away' . . . more- Having previously worked together in the Sophie Bancroft and Gina Rae band, Canadian bassist Tom Lyne and Sophie began collaborating in September 1998. With prestigious performances such as Edinburgh's Hogmanay Festival the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh, The Shetland Jazz Festival and the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen, their first CD release 'Miles Away' has been a huge success. |
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