Ashley Bathgate: ASH

By Andrew Norman

Item Number: NX.NWAM124

American cellist Ashley Bathgate will release a new solo album, ASH, through New Amsterdam Records. The album features a six-movement suite of cello works written expressly for her by the American composer collective Sleeping Giant, which includes Timo Andres, Christopher Cerrone, Jacob Cooper, Ted Hearne, Robert Honstein, and Andrew Norman. She writes: "To my Giants, my colleagues, my friends: I thank each of you for taking this leap with me, for writing me such beautiful and fun music to play, and for your countless hours of discussion, feedback, organization and dedication to this piece and to this journey. It spanned about five years, which is a lot, and I feel grateful for having you every step of the way... May it continue for life!".