Preview: HANNAH WILLIAMS & THE TASTEMAKERS // A Hill of Feathers
Big up to Diesler, the Tastemakers and indeed Hannah Williams for the launch of their LP today, available on vinyl, CD and digital here from the world-renowned Record Kicks label.
Press release:
From the singer that Sharon Jones says is “blessed”, Record Kicks latest soul discovery HANNAH WILLIAMS aka Deep soul’s funkiest new diva and The TASTEMAKERS, release their first full length LP with the artistic supervision of golden boy DIESLER (Thru Thoughts | Freestyle..) responsible for mixing the album.
The youngest RK signing have been winning over British audiences gaining continuous support from soul heavyweights such us Charles Bradley, The Dap-kings, Craig Charles and Lee Fields, with whom they’ve shared the stage during the last 12 months. Hannah’s stunning vocal performances elevate her to the level of London’s greats Adele & Amy Winehouse. The disciplined band, led by Hillman Mondegreen, fall in hard with her as she goes deep into her soul, recorded live with the vocals to capture the true emotion and augmented by epic strings, backing singers and the Tastemaker horn section. So young, so good, so deep … if you’re fans of deep soul, watch out for Hannah Williams & the Tastemakers.
“A funkbomb waiting to go off!” – Blues & Soul Magazine
“Blessed” – Sharon Jones (Daptone Records)
“Heavyweight!” – Adrian Gibson (AGMP Concerts)
“Superb! Outstanding!” – Craig Charles (BBC6 Funk & Soul Show)
“The funk” – Charles Bradley (Dunham Records)
“Hannah Williams & The Tatstemakers totally smashed it, amazing band” Pete Isaac (Jelly Jazz)
Listen to and buy the album here
Upcoming tour dates:
23/10 WINCHESTER The Railway
24/10 SOUTHAMPTON The Cellar
09/11 LONDON Floripa
23/11 CORNWALL Mount Pleasant Ecological Park
24/11 STURMINSTER NEWTON The Exchange