Label – Essential Recordings
Distributed by Lightyear Entertainment/Virgin Music/Universal Music Group
Written, Arranged and Produced by Eric Essix
Essential Recordings is excited to announce the release of the new album by contemporary jazz guitarist Eric Essix, STRiDE, which will be available worldwide on July 1, 2022 on all streaming and download platforms.
Following the success of his 2020 Songs From The Deep project, Eric Essix is now set to release a brand new album entitled STRiDE on his Essential Recordings label, again distributed by Lightyear Entertainment/Virgin Music/UMG.
The album features nine original compositions written by Eric and a lush arrangement of the Bill Withers’ classic, Ain’t No Sunshine, featuring fellow Birmingham, AL native and American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard. Released as a single, the song is currently climbing the Smooth Jazz Charts.
STRiDE showcases a diverse mix of songs ranging from danceable, funk instrumentals, sultry ballads, hints of blues and traditional jazz textures and, as always, a very intentional nod to Eric’s gospel roots. “This album is an extension of the Songs From The Deep record in a sense. I made a conscious effort to build on what I did with that project compositionally and maintain the same kind of vibe. Musically, it just felt like a good place to explore a while longer.”
STRiDE has several uptempo standout’s with Steady, Coming Home To You, The Light and the title track leading the pack. However, the ballads Until We All Are Free, Slow And Easy and the beautiful 6/8 time, Inside Out (featuring flutist Claudia Hayden and a brilliant synth solo by Grammy winner, Phil Davis), are compelling vehicles for some of Eric’s best guitar work on the session.
“I’m not done yet,” Eric says. “In fact, when the last record was so well received, I felt I was starting to hit my ‘stride’ again with my audience and my music. It really inspired me to keep going and I am excited to see how this album will resonate with listeners.”
The album release will be supported by a 25 city U.S Tour beginning on July 1, 2022. For dates visit www.ericessix.net
Contact us for more information:
Chandra Bell
(205)876-7305
chandra@arenaeventsmarketing.com
PO BOX 2141, Birmingham, AL 35201
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Phone: (205)876-7305
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City: Birmingham
State: AL 35201
Country: United States
Website: https://www.ericessix.net/
