Hannah Johnson

Heirloom: Familiar Beginnings

by Kyle Simpler
October 27, 2025

New music often serves a dual purpose. While it usually introduces fresh sounds, the music's structure generally contains a degree of familiarity, combining recognition with discovery. This idea of exploring new musical territory without abandoning its roots seems to be the guiding concept for the Milwaukee-based quartet Heirloom. With their debut album, Familiar Beginnings, they introduce a refreshing new sound grounded in jazz tradition. The album's title hints at the intersection between discovery and remembrance, and Heirloom delivers ...