Following on from 2017’s “The Bathtub and The Sea” (thanks, in huge part, to the many Sting fans who supported the album’s Pledgemusic campaign) and more than 10 years since her last solo jazz album, Lawry presents “Acrobats,” unequivocally returning to the genre alongside globally in-demand bassist Linda May Han Oh and versatile drummer Allison Miller.

Released on the Whirlwind Recordings label, “Acrobats” is a playful album embodying both the freedom and exquisite complexity of jazz. The genesis for the project came about by Lawry setting herself a challenge: “I thought, what is the hardest thing I could do? And the answer was a trio album: voice, bass and drums, where I’m trying to function like a horn player and we’re providing the whole landscape without the benefit of chords.” Of the recording session, Lawry says, “This is the most playful and adventurous that I’ve been in the studio, and that’s down to the alchemy of this particular combination of people.”

The innate interconnectivity and trust between the members of this trio is palpable, much like a troupe of acrobats, and, as Lawry says, “you need to have people that you know are going to catch you.” Collaboration and agility are at the core of this bold new record from three highly esteemed musicians.

More info about the album, and links to pre-order can be found here:
www.whirlwindrecordings.com/tag/jo-lawry/

Jo will also be out on the road in the UK, Ireland and Switzerland this month in support of the album. Tour dates below:

JAN 13 FRI - POOLE
Jo Lawry "Acrobats" Trio live at Soundcellar/Grasshopper @ 8:00pm

JAN 14 SAT - DUBLIN
Jo Lawry "Acrobats" Trio, live at Arthur's @ 8:30pm

JAN 16 MON - CORK
Jo Lawry "Acrobats" Trio live at The Crane Lane Theatre @ 8:00pm

JAN 17 TUE - LONDON
Jo Lawry "Acrobats" UK RELEASE PARTY at Pizza Express Holborn @ 8:00pm

JAN 18 WED - BIRMINGHAM
Jo Lawry "Acrobats" Trio live at Eastside Jazz Club @ 8:00pm

JAN 19 THU - ABERDEEN
Jo Lawry "Acrobats" Trio live at The Blue Lamp @ 8:00pm

JAN 21 SAT - BRIGHTON
Jo Lawry "Acrobats" Trio live at Verdict @ 7:30pm

JAN 22 SUN - MURI
Jo Lawry "Acrobats" Trio live at Musig im Pflegidach @ 8:30pm