ShekBand

They may be a young band but they radiate authenticity. A lively and masterful album wherein the fragile scent of childhood lingers. The Ukrainian Jazz album "Inflatable Ram" was released world-wide on April 29, 2022 on the imprint of HGBSBlue Records & Taklit France. Anna is 14, The bass player Artem is 16 and the drummer Maksym is 12 years old. Their extraordinary album is poignant for many reasons. There is precocious musicianship, hope, beauty and joy throughout. The album was mastered on the day before the invasion of Ukrain and within hours, their family was dodging missiles as they headed for safety. In spite of the horrors, these children have maintained their focus. Losing their possessions and their old life has been awful, but following dreams is a pathway to a better future. They are not going to let the darkness of war define them. Jazz is about living in the eternal now. Among the 9 tunes they penned with their teacher Oleskii Proshchenkov, you will hear Ukrainian folk references and their own arrangement of a Wayne Shorter standard. Their youthful exuberance will touch your heart. So, if you believe in the light and in good music, then support ShekBand’s, Inflatable Ram.