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.

Sari Schorr announces her new live album, Live in Europe, on Manhaton Records. “If ever any artist needs to be seen live, it has to be Sari Schorr, described as a force of nature, well, here you are the lady live and on fire recorded during a European Tour. If there’s a better live set than this over the next year I would be amazed.” RawRamp. “A jaw-dropping voice and a live show that erupts like a volcano! The future of blues rock is in good hands. Sari is a gift to all of us from the Blues Gods!” Blues in Britain.