January 24, 2025
ARTEMIS has released “Komorebi,” the second single to be revealed from the collective’s forthcoming album ARBORESQUE out Feb. 28 featuring pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, bassist Noriko Ueda, and drummer Allison Miller. A paean to the sheer joy of collaboration and creativity, the album also explores a theme of natural and environmental beauty with original compositions by each of the band members as well as Rosnes arrangements of pieces by Wayne Shorter, Burt Bacharach, and Donald Brown. Written by Ueda, “Komorebi” takes its title from the Japanese word that signifies the effect of sunlight filtering through the leaves of a tree.
The genesis of ARTEMIS can be traced back to 2016 when Rosnes first assembled an all-star ensemble to celebrate International Women’s Day with live performances in Europe. Nine years later, as they release their third album having just been awarded their 2nd consecutive win for “Jazz Group of the Year” in the DownBeat Readers Poll, the collective continues to demonstrate its staying power and prove how the music transcends any notion of patriarchy. But ARTEMIS’ purpose has also expanded, reaching beyond special projects, cultural initiatives, or the supergroup concept.
“Our goal is to make honest music that touches people,” says Rosnes. “We inspire one another and feel passionate about playing together. All that positive energy comes through in the music and I believe the audiences feel it.”
ARTEMIS will be celebrating the album release with their debut appearance at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City from March 4-9. Stay tuned for additional shows to be announced soon.
