The more we delve into this album, the greater the exhilaration.
—Paris-Move
In the field of numerology, the number nine is connected to wisdom and experience. As Philadelphia-based vocalist Maci Miller writes in the liner notes for her new album, Nine, “The number nine is significant because it’s closely associated with the spirit, with spiritual growth, inner awakening and self-realization." Those qualities inspired Miller’s stunning new album, following a nearly decade-long hiatus to focus on adopting and raising her daughter, a period that certainly resulted in a wealth of personal growth and realization.
Emerging with renewed creative energy and confidence, “Love Me for Who I Am," is Miller's anthem of sorts, co-written with producer/ pianist/writing partner Aaron Graves. “It’s about a person taking back their personal power, loving themselves fully, and demanding to be respected and loved for who they are, authentically. Not just for what the world wants to see or the societal standards," she explains.
The video, shot at an historical church in Philadelphia, features Maci and part of her Philly-based band including Graves on piano, Mike Boone (bass) and Josh Orlando (drums). The stellar ensemble on the album represents a who’s who of the thriving Philly jazz scene—including tenor sax living legend Larry McKenna, Victor North on soprano sax, and drummers Byron Landham, and Leon Jordan Sr. The number nine theme of the album is rounded out by the number of musicians on the recording including special guest trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, who is granted honorary Philadelphian status for his appearance on “The Nearness of You.”
Emerging with renewed creative energy and confidence, “Love Me for Who I Am," is Miller's anthem of sorts, co-written with producer/ pianist/writing partner Aaron Graves. “It’s about a person taking back their personal power, loving themselves fully, and demanding to be respected and loved for who they are, authentically. Not just for what the world wants to see or the societal standards," she explains.
The video, shot at an historical church in Philadelphia, features Maci and part of her Philly-based band including Graves on piano, Mike Boone (bass) and Josh Orlando (drums). The stellar ensemble on the album represents a who’s who of the thriving Philly jazz scene—including tenor sax living legend Larry McKenna, Victor North on soprano sax, and drummers Byron Landham, and Leon Jordan Sr. The number nine theme of the album is rounded out by the number of musicians on the recording including special guest trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, who is granted honorary Philadelphian status for his appearance on “The Nearness of You.”
2023 Tour Dates
- AUG 27- South Jazz Kitchen, Release Party, Philadelphia, PA
- SEP 4- Small’s, (with The Mike Boone Quartet), NYC
- SEP 7- Wilson’s, Hi-Nella, NJ
- SEP 21- Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester, PA
- SEP 28- The Pullman, Bryn Mawr, PA
- SEP 29- Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA
- OCT 1- Andrea Clearfield’s Szalon (37th Year Anniversary), Philadelphia, PA
- OCT 14- Blue Coast, (with Joe Baione), Rehobeth, DE
- OCT 15- The Room at Cedar Grove, (with Joe Baione), Lewes, DE
- OCT 20- River House at Odette’s, New Hope, PA
- NOV 4- Kennett Flash, Kennett Square, PA
- NOV 22- Chris’s Jazz Cafe (birthday concert), Philadelphia, PA
- DEC 8- River House at Odette’s, New Hope, PA
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