Lauren Falls

Nancy Walker: Deeper Down

by Konstantin N. Rega
October 21, 2025

Award-winning Canadian pianist Nancy Walker finds musical camaraderie and a gentle sway on Deeper Down. Clearly a labor of love, the tracks glide by almost effortlessly. Walker's quartet includes saxophonist Tara Davidson, bassist Lauren Falls and Ethan Ardelli on drums. And it is their ability to synchronize and intuit one another that allows the music to blossom. Though they might not have a big sound, they have a steady one; it keeps the listener engaged while offering approachability matched with ...