“The accomplished trumpeter and composer Emily Kuhn has a charismatic style and a sophistication that belies her youth. In addition to being a dynamic educator, Kuhn leads the innovative and genre-bending nonet, Helios. It is primarily with this ensemble that she cut her mesmerizing debut of mostly original material, Sky Stories. True to its title, each composition has a unique narrative structure that unfolds with intrigue and elegance—yet the entire work is thematically cohesive.”
ROSES
“Roses” was initially inspired by the playful sentiment of Mary Oliver’s poem by the same title. The song is inspired by the idea that a fleeting moment, such as a flower shifting in the wind, is made exquisite by its ephemerality. It features lush string writing, a chorus of background vocals, and interweaving improvisations which builds to an exuberant Brazilian groove.
