Jazz harpist Brandee Younger, inspired by the word 'gadabout,' captures the essence of artistic adventure in her new album, "Gadabout Season." This record, a blend of New Age and spiritual jazz, showcases her evolved compositional voice, timestamping her tributary inspirations from harp legends like Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane while seeking to carve her own legacy. Despite greater creative control, the ensemble on this album opts for a safer approach compared to her previous works, like "Brand New Life," which energized the harp's role in new jazz contexts with innovative genre blends.
Despite her expanded creative control as bandleader, Younger's ensemble takes fewer risks than on prior albums, although her writing credits on every track establish her legacy.
The word 'gadabout' describes someone who travels seeking pleasure, reflecting Younger's pursuit of professional and artistic satisfaction while creating her new album, Gadabout Season.
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