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Manchester-born singer-songwriter Jess Edie will release her much-anticipated debut EP on 29th May

with Baltic Jazz Recordings. The three tracks are a heady collection of neo-soul tracks that blend classic

influences with a fresh twist, the EP introduces audiences to Edie’s rich, soulful voice and deeply

personal songwriting.

From her earliest memories humming along to Corinne Bailey Rae and Stevie Wonder, Jess Edie has

always lived and breathed music. A former soul choir soloist and Halle Choir member, she honed her

craft on stages across Manchester and Leeds while studying Music. Today, her sound draws on the

influence of Erykah Badu, Olivia Dean, Jill Scott, ELIZA and Sasha Keable, creating a space and world of

her own

“Music has gotten me through so much in my life,” says Jess Edie “No matter what I’m going through, I

have it to turn to and express myself. I want to bring people together, share positivity, and create

something true. I’m at the beginning of my journey, but I’m so excited to see where it leads.”

When Jess’s early Leeds demos landed on the desk of producer Steve Levine, the collaboration began.

Their shared vision for the tracks saw the relationship click straightaway, and the lyrics and creative

ideas of Jess were met with Steve’s studio wizardry and the unique working environment he creates

with musicians. The result is a stunning EP that explores love and human connection through

introspective lyrics and soulful grooves.

Brilliant new single ‘Futuristic’ with rising stars Maevey and Mama Terra.

‘Futuristic’ is a pitch perfect record, with spacey synths and Maevey’s distinctive vocals add a

lyrical depth to the record that kick starts 2025 for the artists involved. Mama Terra is the work of

Glaswegian pianist and composer Marco Cafolla. Maevey is based in Liverpool and is originally

from West Wales.

Baltic Jazz Recordings - the brainchild of legendary producer Steve Levine - has been making a

name for itself with previous collaborations, most recently with Maevey and MT Jones.

 ‘Futuristic’  continues this red hot run of releases from BJR, as it cements its burgeoning reputation. Steve taps

into his wealth of studio knowledge whilst working closely with these emerging artists to amplify

their potential and the results are fresh and thrilling additions to his sparkling CV.

On the track the featured artists explain how it came together -Maevey -

Working with Baltic Jazz Recordings takes me to exciting realms as a writer and singer. Any

pressure about what to bring vanishes, opening endless possibilities. That feeling hit me when I

heard the demo by Marco (Mama Terra) and Steve, sparking the idea to add vocals. The

collaboration was natural and joyous. They captured something complex yet absorbing, and I knew

how to shape my voice to create a delicate, determined overlay on the adventurous sounds of

Mama Terra & Baltic Jazz Recordings.

Marco -

“This collaboration with Baltic Jazz & Maevey was born out of a few joyous days I had at Steve's

Liverpool studio, playing his beautiful Rhodes and keyboards, tapping into Herbie's Sunlight phase,

George Duke & Casey Benjamin (Robert Glasper) sounds. Bringing Maevey onboard was an

inspired choice from Steve, where we took it home together with the lyrics and the iconic vocoder

sound to accompany Maevey's gorgeous soaring voice.”

Steve Levine -

“I've admired Marco's work as a solo artist and with Mama Terra. When I reached out for a

collaboration with Baltic Jazz Recordings, he immediately agreed. His keyboard playing on my

Rhodes and synthesizers added energy to our session, elevating my production. Together, we

crafted a track that clearly shows the range of Jazz, Funk, and Soul Baltic Jazz Recordings explores.”

Baltic Jazz Recordings is a new label set up by the Grammy and Brit Award-winning producer Steve

Levine. Based in Liverpool, they are bringing a fresh, modern take on jazz, neo-soul, classic pop and

lo-fi beats. Recent collaborations include the new EP with Maevey, ‘Re:Vealed’ as well as records

with Lois Levin and Ni Maxine. Baltic Jazz Recordings put out their debut long-player last year,

Re:Visioned. It featured some of the most exciting emerging talent from the north-west and

beyond, with fresh takes on classic and lesser-known tracks, brought to life with thrilling effect at

BJR’s Liverpool studio.

‘Forever & A Day’ 

Is a collaboration between record producer Steve Levine - and recording Artist  MT Jones, they have created a track that sounds classic yet modern. Soul, R&B and jazz blend together to create a brilliantly contemporary pop track.

MT Jones’ expressive and emotional vocals sit perfectly with the Baltic Jazz Recordings expert production which brings the track to life with lush string and horn arrangements.

Steve Levine talks about ‘Forever & A Day’ -

“The writing process with MT Jones was really enjoyable. We both share a love and a passion for

classic soul music, in particular the later period of Motown and Philly soul. The production

techniques and orchestration used by those producers and arrangers of that era was really our

starting off point. Whilst this track shows our love of vintage soul production, it’s very much a

2024 session recorded using all the modern technology that I have available in my studio. A

homage to the great producers I grew up listening to “

MT Jones says - ‘Forever & A Day’ 

"Is a track about love, past, present and future. It was lovely to collaborate

with Steve on this track, he played a drum loop and I put some chords and started singing some

ideas on top of it. I enjoyed playing Arp 2600 synth on the track too, not something I typically do but was

told it was the same model of synth that Stevie Wonder used on the ‘Talking Book’ Album so  I simply had to have a go and put it on the track. The strings really top it off and add that extra special touch too.”

“REVISIONED” is the debut Album release from Baltic Jazz Recordings. 

Album Produced By Steve Levine 

for Baltic Jazz Recordings Ltd

Recorded and mixed at Steve Levine Recording Studio, Liverpool 

Dolby Atmos versions mixed by Jonny Solway at Dean Street Studios London

Mastered by Mike Hillier at Metropolis Mastering London

The wonderful musicians who have contributed to the making of this Album

Dave Ormsby- Drums & Percussion.

Vidar Norheim - Vibraphone, Glockenspiel,  Congas,Percussion & Drums.

Terl Bryant- Drums, Congas & Percussion.

Jesse Eigen - Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass, Synth Bass.

Joe Smithson - Electric & Acoustic Guitars.

Jack Hymers - Rhodes Electric Piano, Acoustic Piano, Prophet 5 Synthesiser.

Jack Beacall -Rhodes Electric Piano, Acoustic Piano, Synthesiser.

Paul Von Mertens -Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo, Bass Harmonica.

Mike Smith Saxophone, Flute.

Jamie Brownfield - Trumpet, Flugal Horn, Valve Trombone.

Kaya Herstad- Backing Vocals.

Lois Levin - Lead Vocals.

Ni Maxine - Lead & Backing Vocals.