jo from school - Grace, Flair and Distance HORACE ANDY Lili Marlene

Lili Marlene

and bassist Henry Franklin (himself leader of two treasured Black Jazz releases) backs the couple

Organist Bob Birch and guitarist Chris Dawkins were the other crucial elements - Birch started out as a jazz Hammond player in the bluesy McGriff/McDuff mould before discovering the more exotic colours of Art Neville and Jackie Mittoo

Her music sits alongside the likes of Cat Power or PJ Harvey

the album benefits from meticulous production and engineering that highlight the trio's dynamic range and tonal richness

jo from school - Grace, Flair and Distance HORACE ANDY Lili MarleneA recent signee to Chess Club Records, Jo Geller aka jo from school, finds herself among the independent labels pedigree of homegrown artists who have gone on to attain major success. Alumni such as Billie Marten, an artist long admired by Jo, as well as Wolf Alice, are just a couple of names who found their initial support through Chess Club. At 22 years old, jo from schools graceful, carefully crafted but devastatingly delivered songs hit with an