Elizabeth Shepherdโs seventh studio album, Three Things, is all the sound and emotion of the pandemic. Through soulful jazz, evocative vocals, and inventive use of everyday sounds, Shepherd makes us appreciate the little things around us and see the world with introspection and wonder, even in retrospect.
Three Things opens with โTime,โ the lead single, where she sings of what time was left behind. Shepherdโs vocals, accompanied by a mesmerizing rhythm, draw listeners into a whirlwind of hypnotic energy. The pounding drums create a sense of urgency, while Shepherdโs vocal crooning brings space to the track with her realization that โnothing is the same.โ
In โThank You,โ Shepherdโs vocal styling, skills and range engage us in layers of gratitude over a catchy and relaxing rhythm. โThree Things,โ the title track, exudes a light, breezy atmosphere characterized by Shepherdโs ethereal vocals and engaging instrumentals. The song unfolds gradually, with delicate percussion rustling crispily, sounding ever so organic.
Past the ambient submission of โMove Onโ and the piano smoothing over โWild Geeseโ with bird song, we find ourselves closing in with โAll You Need.โ This closer begins mystically and evokes a spacey and eerie vibe. Only to open up to a wall of sound engulfing you in an otherworldly atmosphere.
Having earned nominations for six JUNO awards and shared stages with acclaimed artists, Shepherd continues to captivate audiences with her distinctive sound and soulful storytelling. Three Things reaffirms her status as a standout artist in contemporary jazz.
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Review By: Naomi Joan