Stephanie Lottermoser - In-Dependence (2022) [Hi-Res]

This album by German saxophonist, singer and composer Stephanie Lottermoser's is about the aspiration for independence in all aspects of life, finding your own voice, to deal with setbacks, and to generate strength from those experiences.

When it comes to music, Lottermoser has always consequently freed up space to develop her own unique and recognisable language. Already the opener "Love Again" makes it clear: This is Stephanie Lottermoser. Stylistically she stays true to her distinctive synthesis of jazz, soul, funk, and pop - which is already known from her previous album 'Hamburg'. "At best I try to develop by refining my own sound and to free myself from the expectations of others."

The result: Eleven songs with clean compositional lines, catchy melodies, emotionality and subtle virtuosity, far removed from academic sobriety and affinity for technology. Or to put it in other words, Stephanie Lottermoser deliberately scales down and frees up space.