Nigerian-born jazz vocalist and songwriter, Douyé, has entered a new phase of her career with Stay With Me, her sixth album and first jazz project to feature her own original songs.
A statement shared with Society Plus stated that the 13-track album combines three original compositions written by Douyé and Rufus Bordal with standards from the Great American Songbook.
Legendary pianist, George Cables, arranged and co-produced much of the standards material and played piano on most of the tracks.
It added, “The New York recording sessions featured bassist Sean Conly and drummer Jerome Jennings, alongside guest appearances from saxophonist Craig Handy and trumpeters Joe Magnarelli and John Bailey.”
Douyé also worked with pianist and arranger Mina Choi on the original compositions, which were recorded in Los Angeles with a separate ensemble.
