Schorr, Weidenthaler

For six decades, Robin Trower's career has been an act of quiet rebellion. Rewind the reels of the British guitarist's backstory and you'll find an artist who has always rolled the dice rather than take the path of least resistance. Fast-forward to 2023 and Trower's new studio album, Joyful Sky, represents vindication for his latest flash of artistic instinct. Always receptive to singers who can elevate his emotive guitar touch, the 78-year-old heard a quality in the smoky power of the acclaimed New Yorker Sari Schorr that made him want to tear down and rebuild his song craft around her. "I've worked with some great vocalists over the years but Sari is dynamite, just an absolute knockout," reflects Trower. "This album really pushed me, made me write in different keys and arrange songs for her voice. I went more down the R&B route this time, because I knew she'd be great with that flavor. But the blues still underpins everything I do - and there's definitely elements from my '70s stuff.

‘Never Say Never’, due out on 5th October, is the second album release from singer songwriter Sari Schorr. Born and raised in New York, she worked her way through the local dive bars and clubs, before finally earning her entry into the New York Blues Hall of Fame. With a husky voice that’s reminiscent of the likes of Joanne Shaw Taylor, but with more volume, and a five octave range that is more common in opera singers, this is a voice perfect for powerful blues rock.