Edy Forey is a debuting duo based in Edinburgh, UK.
Pianist & composer Guilhem Forey makes magic with producer & singing lyricist Edy Szewy. Their eclectic sound lives on the groovier side of jazz - a fusion with soul, retro rhythm & blues, house music & hiphop - simply known as urban jazz.
Their upcoming debut record Culture Today is a star-studded affair. Engineered by Bob Power (D’Angelo/A Tribe Called Quest/Erykah Badu), it most notably features: bassist Michael League, saxophonist Bob Reynolds, guitarist Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy/Vulfpeck), drummer Femi Koleoso (Ezra Collective/Gorillaz), bassist Sharay Reed (Funk Apostoles/Aretha Franklin/Chaka Khan) and sax prodigy Alex Hahn.
Other striking talent consists of drummers Isac Jamba, Tom Gordon (BBC Big Band), Leonn Meade (London Community Gospel Choir) and Seiya Osaka. Soloists include Japanese jazz legends: TOKU on flugelhorn and Miho Wada on flute; as well as Berkley’s Grammy-nominated flutist Sarpay Ozcagatay; percussion by Brazil’s finest Carlinhos Percussão and a range of finest British talent, such as Adam King, Dean Mark, Jonathan Tuitt, Andrew Robb and counting…
Lyrically, Culture Today delivers a poetic perspective on life in the XXI century. It deals with the beauty and the beast of human nature and navigates the relationship between the physical reality and its invisible - spiritual - dimension. It is a manifesto of sober minded non-conformism that elevates authentic individuality to the forefront of being, all the while proposing Love as an the answer to Life.
Culture Today in 3 words? Truth + Soul + Fire
Grammy Award winning producer & sound engineer
“In my 35+ years in the upper echelons of the professional music business,
I have seldom met a duo with more talent and drive.
They combine a unique and compelling blend of pop music sensibility with a deep foundation of advanced musicianship.”
~ Bob Power
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Edy Szewy
Edy Szewy, born in Rzeszów, is a multifaceted artist and graduate of the Edinburgh College of Art who grew up on vintage American Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop music. Her musical love affair first started as a bedroom producer, creating a blend between sample music and sociopolitical message. Favourite artists? Gil Scott-Heron, Phillis Hyman, Donny Hathaway and Lauryn Hill
Guilhem Forey
Paris born Guilhem Forey is a rare piano talent whose early interest in keys developed into a full-blown jazzmanship. Known for unique harmonic colours, he conquered nation-wide French competitions at as early as the age of 8 and has been involved in bands and projects ever since. Main influences? Michel Petrucciani, George Duke, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea
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edyforey@gmail.com
