What Just Happened
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
This first album as a pianist and producer has Lily Sazz in some great company for the 10 diverse blues songs.
“Goodnight, Sweetheart” starts the listen with Sazz’s warm keys alongside Colin Linden’s cozy slide guitar via the gentle climate, and “In A Hurry” follows with the rumbling keys, Trombone Charlotte’s animated brass and Jack Pedler’s frisky cowbell for the upbeat mood.
In the middle spot, “Future Me” recruits Darcy Hepner’s rich tenor sax that suits the elegance, while “Isn’t That So” welcomes Suzie Vinnick’s melodic guitar and well timed voice to the smooth blues delivery.
Close to the end, “Better Stop” showcases Sazz’s meticulous keys and expressive pipes amid the soulful backing vocals, and “I Can’t Jam” exits with a busy and driving blues rocker that enlists Mike Branton’s flowing guitar.
Sazz has an impressive resume working from the sidelines, and this step into front woman status spotlights her timeless blues vision that makes an indelible impression.
Travels well with: Grant Lyle- And Now; Ross Neilsen- Within Tension