One of my favourite jazz writers and performers (in fact, one if my favourite writers and performers of any kind), Emily Saunders, has released her latest single, Sideways.

After the three previous tracks, which I reviewed in a post a couple of months ago, Sideways is the next song from her upcoming album, to be released later this year (2024).

Emily’s wonderful Summer Days remains my go-to summer track, and I can see Sideways booking its place as the theme of spring.

It’s bright and joyful, with a message that you can still find light, love, and happiness, even when things look gloomy.

A feel-good song for spring, if ever there was one. And the video makes me smile too – we’re at the seaside again (a favourite place for Emily and for me) with an animated couple in silhouette, enjoying their surroundings and each other’s presence, as they dance, play, swim, paddleboard and more to this uplifting song.

“How we walk through our days

Rainbows rise, clouds floating in the breezes

Colours shine as the rain sparkles high

Warm love on a dark day.”

You can see that lovely video here. And there’s more info on Emily’s website.

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