Charles Richard, a Copenhagen-based artist known otherwise as BAUN, has made his first big splash on the world music scene with Beginnings, a dazzling combination of jazz, soul, R&B, and funk that spills from the stage with authenticity and passion. This eleven-track opus revisits the greats by paying homage to them while simultaneously giving the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music a bit of a lifeline in its fresh grooves and modern melodies.
"Beginnings" offers a sonic odyssey through BAUN's creative development, punctuated by his trademark Fender Rhodes piano and padded with vintage synthesizers such as the Juno60 and Moog. The write-out, with an album, to feel timeliness and innovation, invites you to lose yourself in its verdant textures and dynamic rhythms.
"Beginnings" captures the energy and spontaneity of live performance, a skill BAUN has sharpened on stages from New York to Ri.y. Kristor Brødsgaar produced the album, which features contributions from more than 25 musicians. The 10-track album plays like chapters in a diary, entries of growth, discovery, and creativity. Standout cuts like Let Go and Life summarize the album's essence as soulful, expressive, and deeply resonant.
"Beginnings" reflects my past, present and future journey," BAUN explains. "It's about owning every step, learning through it, and turning it into music that people can feel."With its album of rich instrumentation, mastery of production, and passionate songwriting, Beginnings proves BAUN to be a powerhouse of contemporary jazz and soul. Listen to the album now and witness the dawn of something special.