Jazzwise have exclusively premiered the video for Rebecca Nash‘s ‘Iridium II’ – the first single from her forthcoming album Redefining Element 78. Watch the full video on the Jazzwise website and check out the single here.

Redefining Element 78 presents a new work by British pianist-composer Rebecca Nash – a distinct musical voice with a deep musical identity. Commissioned by Bristol Jazz Festival, this suite – a collection of eight pieces inspired by confluence of sound and science, is centred around precious metals; Platinum, Osmium, Rhodium, Iridium, Ruthenium, and Palladium.

Redefining Element 78 is a record that maintains genuine musical spontaneity while being meticulously put together by Nash – a pianist and composer who is entering an exciting new phase of her artistic practice. It balances the creative tension between thoughtful and meticulous pre- composed sections and large swathes of dynamic free improvisation – illustrating the deep sense of trust and connection between the players. Deploying these musicians in an ethereal other-worldly context makes for daring and unpredictable music making. The artwork, designed by Brooklyn-based artist Pat Vale, tells the story of a small child who awakens at night to discover another world. Looking closely, you can see imagery of old-fashioned chemistry equipment along with fragments of musical instruments and the architecture of Bristol, Lisbon, and New York, the three main cities that link this project.

Keep an eye out for the second single, ‘Platinum II’, dropping this Friday.