Juni Ata
"Saudade" (Flying on Fire Records)
From Flying on Fire Records.
Limited edition 180 gram brown vinyl LP, also available on CD.
The debut album of Juni Ata, aka Jesse Daniel Edwards. A lush and heartfelt voyage through the eyes of Mr. Edwards, touching on loss, longing and heartache.
Saudade includes a murderers row of Nashville and Texas musicians, including Matthew Ryan, Madi Diaz, and co-producer Steve Cropper. Our pal Jacob Rosswog (of The Clutters) co-produced and was vital in the project coming to fruition.
"Saudade is surely one of the best albums so far this year. The album was made as a passion project, intended to satisfy only the people involved in making it. Yet that confidence and sense of adventure gave us an album that takes a lot of risks and absolutely sticks the landing. Saudade is a gorgeous celebration of all that Americana has to offer"- No Depression
“A remarkably powerful record from start to finish.” – New Noise
“Ata’s complex melodies, emotional lyrics, and distinctive vocals add up to a mesmerizing package on the well-named Saudade”- Americana Highways