Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana joins the Blue Note Records family with the release of '12 Stars', her debut album as a leader for the legendary label following her appearance on the acclaimed 2020 album by the collective Artemis. The Brooklyn-based tenor player from Santiago, Chile has garnered international recognition for her visionary work as a band leader, as well as her deeply meditative interpretation of language and vocabulary. '12 Stars' grapples with concepts of childrearing, familial forgiveness, acceptance, and self-love, and was inspired by her deep interest in tarot. The album was produced by guitarist Lage Lund, who also performs as part of a remarkable quintet with Sullivan Fortner on piano and Fender Rhodes, Kush Abadey on drums, and Pablo Menares on bass.
Track Listing:
1. Falling - Melissa Aldana
2. Intuition - Melissa Aldana
3. Intro to Emilia - Melissa Aldana
4. Emilia - Melissa Aldana
5. The Bluest Eye - Melissa Aldana
6. The Fool - Melissa Aldana
7. Los Ojos De Chile - Melissa Aldana
8. 12 Stars - Melissa Aldana
Year of Production: 2022
