With Moments in My Notebook, Fiona Ross Writes Her Own Rules - in 21 Chapters

Moments in My Notebook is the utterly beautiful new album from London-based contemporary jazz vocalist, pianist, and composer Fiona Ross. Released just five days ago, the gigantic twenty-one-track offering provided the soundtrack to my past weekend, and to be perfectly honest with you, I've come away with a newfound respect for the boundless possibilities jazz still holds.

The record's first single, Let Your Soul Shine, is a gentle and upbeat number that encourages listeners to find strength in their own light. Full of positivity and optimism, it leads perfectly into the richer, smokier, and more timeless sounds of Collecting Injustices.

I Don't Want Money is Fiona's soulful ode to the passion and purity that drives true creators. "Wouldn't it be nice to just make music without thinking about the cost of it all," muses the artist. "But the reality is, we live in a world where money dominates everything".

Across twenty-one tunes of jazz-fuelled storytelling, Fiona Ross chronicles everything from love and loss to discovery and creativity. It would take days to go into detail about each song on the album. And, truthfully, it would also feel as if I'm doing it a disservice. This collection deserves your time. I promise you it's worth it.

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