Cautious Clay - KARPEH
Details
On Cautious Clay's deeply personal Blue Note debut KARPEH, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer takes an artistic leap forward with an ambitious yet introspective album about growth, conceptions of intimacy and lineage that reveals a new side of his artistry by delving deeper than ever into his jazz influences. Across the album's 15 tracks, Cautious is heard on vocals, flute, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, guitar, synthesizer and bass.
Editors' Note
Since 2017, Cautious Clay has been steadily building a devoted fanbase with his heartfelt songwriting and a unique sound that moves fluidly between pop, alternative R&B, and indie rock. With KARPEH the Cleveland-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, also known as Joshua Karpeh, takes a giant artistic leap forward with an ambitious album that reveals a new side of his artistry by delving deeper than ever into his jazz roots. A major in International Affairs with a minor in Jazz at George Washington University, Cautious began receiving wide recognition with the release of the EP Blood Type in 2018 featuring his breakthrough single Cold War. Following two more EPs—Resonance and Table of Context—Cautious released his debut full-length, Deadpan Love in 2021, delivering on his early promise with an album that centered on the balance between oneself and others. With his Blue Note debut, Cautious Clay offers an even more intimate glimpse inside his highly biographical artistic vision.
Details
On Cautious Clay's deeply personal Blue Note debut KARPEH, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer takes an artistic leap forward with an ambitious yet introspective album about growth, conceptions of intimacy and lineage that reveals a new side of his artistry by delving deeper than ever into his jazz influences. Across the album's 15 tracks, Cautious is heard on vocals, flute, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, guitar, synthesizer and bass.
Editors' Note
Since 2017, Cautious Clay has been steadily building a devoted fanbase with his heartfelt songwriting and a unique sound that moves fluidly between pop, alternative R&B, and indie rock. With KARPEH the Cleveland-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, also known as Joshua Karpeh, takes a giant artistic leap forward with an ambitious album that reveals a new side of his artistry by delving deeper than ever into his jazz roots. A major in International Affairs with a minor in Jazz at George Washington University, Cautious began receiving wide recognition with the release of the EP Blood Type in 2018 featuring his breakthrough single Cold War. Following two more EPs—Resonance and Table of Context—Cautious released his debut full-length, Deadpan Love in 2021, delivering on his early promise with an album that centered on the balance between oneself and others. With his Blue Note debut, Cautious Clay offers an even more intimate glimpse inside his highly biographical artistic vision.
Details
On Cautious Clay's deeply personal Blue Note debut KARPEH, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer takes an artistic leap forward with an ambitious yet introspective album about growth, conceptions of intimacy and lineage that reveals a new side of his artistry by delving deeper than ever into his jazz influences. Across the album's 15 tracks, Cautious is heard on vocals, flute, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, guitar, synthesizer and bass.
Editors' Note
Since 2017, Cautious Clay has been steadily building a devoted fanbase with his heartfelt songwriting and a unique sound that moves fluidly between pop, alternative R&B, and indie rock. With KARPEH the Cleveland-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, also known as Joshua Karpeh, takes a giant artistic leap forward with an ambitious album that reveals a new side of his artistry by delving deeper than ever into his jazz roots. A major in International Affairs with a minor in Jazz at George Washington University, Cautious began receiving wide recognition with the release of the EP Blood Type in 2018 featuring his breakthrough single Cold War. Following two more EPs—Resonance and Table of Context—Cautious released his debut full-length, Deadpan Love in 2021, delivering on his early promise with an album that centered on the balance between oneself and others. With his Blue Note debut, Cautious Clay offers an even more intimate glimpse inside his highly biographical artistic vision.
Track List
1. 102 Years of Comedy (Intro)
2. Fishtown
3. Ohio
4. Karpehs Don't Flinch
5. The Tide Is My Witness
6. Take a Half (A Feeling We Chase)
7. Another Half
8. Repeat Myself
9. Glass Face
10. Walls & a Roof (Interlude)
11. Unfinished House
12. Blue Lips
13. Tears of Fate
14. Yesterday's Price
15. Moments Stolen
Additional Details
12" Vinyl
Record Label: Blue Note
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