Naarm Keyboardist and Producer Jake Amy Releases 'Yoofee': A Bold Tribute to Berlin’s Nu-Jazz Scene and a Statement of Self-Expression
Australian nu-jazz keyboardist, producer, audio engineer, and social justice journalist Jake Amy is set to unveil their latest single, ‘Yoofee’, a powerful homage to the exhilarating spontaneity and restrained complexity of Berlin's Moses Yoofee Trio. As a non-binary and queer artist, Jake’s music is deeply influenced by their experiences with gender visibility and their advocacy for non-binary representation. Released by Amsterdam-based label Wicked Wax, Yoofee is an unapologetically raw and energetic composition, blending exceptional keyboard virtuosity with elegant drum patterns, hip-slinging bass lines, and zestful flute improvisation.
Yoofee stands as a testament to Jake’s innovative approach to music. The track merges raw energy with sophisticated jazz fusion, featuring electrifying keyboard riffs, intricate drum patterns, infectious bass lines, and dynamic flute improvisations. This single not only celebrates musical virtuosity but also embodies Jake’s personal journey as a non-binary and queer artist. Jake’s experience with gender visibility and acceptance has deeply influenced their compositional process for Yoofee. Facing challenges such as discouragement from expressing their true self wearing makeup or gender fluid clothing, Jake channels these struggles into their music. Yoofee is a reflection of their desire to break free from restrictive norms and express a spectrum of identity through their art.
“I get lost in music. Writing takes me to another place, a safe space to breathe, where I can freely express. It feels so meditative and cosy,” says Jake. “While writing Yoofee, I was reflecting on how my bubble had just been burst that morning... expressing myself through gender fluid clothing on my scheduled coffee run (wearing a pink-coloured baby tee that I looked hot AF in), was apparently contentious and I very reluctantly received a verbal blasting from two men. Positively, I understood that I shouldn't listen to what any one has to say about me as it's only their own lack of confidence at play, but the every-other-day occurrence of this happening to me had really taken its toll. That aside, Yoofee is about how grateful I am for the people who appreciate me for who I am.”
Jake Amy - Keyboards
Erica Tucceri - Flute
Jordan Pereira - Drums
Stephen Lane - Bass
Produced and composed by Jake Amy.
Mixed and mastered by Nick Herrera.
Recorded by Jake Amy at Sunderland Studios.
Artwork by Gabriella Brown (Soft Edges).
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