Hannah Barstow

Brand new music from Emilie-Claire Barlow's SparkBird out now! Listen: https://bfan.link/where-will-i-be

"Where Will I Be?" is a contemporary jazz tune written by pianist, composer Hannah Barstow. After hearing Hannah play a section of the melody on Instagram, Emilie-Claire reached out to her - not being able to get the tune out of her mind. Hannah finished the composition, (which already had reference to birds!) and gave EC her blessing to release the first recording of it.

In the lyrics, Hannah expresses the idea that life goes on after we’ve passed away, and the curiosity of what it will be like without us. "I tend to go to vulnerable and uncertain places in my lyric writing, but I always come back to the idea of hope."

On Spark Bird, each song has its own signature bird - with a special connection to the music - Illustrated by Temagami Anishinaabe artist Caroline Brown - Whitebear Design

Many people believe that a red cardinal is a representative of a loved one who has passed - a connection to the departed. Cardinals are also thought to bring hope, or renewal. Some believe a red bird’s presence is a reminder of the cycle of life, death, transformation - and our connection to nature.

In a Summer Dream Now Available!

Juno award winning saxophonist Mike Murley co-leads his latest release with one of the brightest lights of the next generation of Canadian jazz artists, vocalist/pianist/composer Hannah Barstow. Jim Vivian, bassist and long-time Murley collaborator, completes the trio on this intimate recording of standards and originals. Both leaders contribute a new composition to a set of instrumental and vocal music featuring repertoire by Michel Legrand, Kenny Wheeler, Nat Adderley, Johnny Mandel and Martin Rojas.

In a Summer Dream is available for streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and more, and for purchase at hannahbarstow.com/music, Cornerstone Records Inc. and more.