The JamBase Podcast: Sammi Garett

Listen to an interview with the former Turkuaz vocalist about her impending solo EP ‘Sweet Tooth’ and much more.

By Group JamBase Mar 31, 2022 • 11:29 am PDT

Singer-songwriter Sammi Garett seems on Episode 119 of The JamBase Podcast, a companion of the Osiris Media Network. The previous Turkuaz vocalist was interviewed by JamBase’s Andy Kahn for a discussion about her upcoming debut solo EP, Sweet Tooth and additional.

The dialogue with Garett took position a short while ago about a video phone from her household in New York Metropolis. Garett was about to embark on the Funk The Planet Tour with her frequent collaborator (and the latest JamBase Podcast guest) Freekbass. Garett performs as part of the bassist’s Bump Assembly backing band and exposed that her not long ago launched solo solitary, “With You,” would be done on the tour.

Garett joined Turkuaz in 2012 and remaining the band together with various other users — together with her fiance, saxophonist Greg Sanderson — in November 2021. Garett reviewed her qualifications in audio main up to signing up for the band and described some of her early solo endeavors. There was a touching minute when Garett explained her relationship with Holly Ross, a single her influential new music academics who regrettably handed absent.

Following Turkuaz’s dissolving, Garett refocused on her solo vocation, syncing up with Freekbass to record “With You.” Freekbass created and played bass on the observe, together with Bump Assembly keyboardist Sky White and Sanderson on sax. Further tunes that will seem on Sweet Tooth have been recorded throughout the periods at Freekbass’ studio. Garett talked about her songwriting approach and her use of Ableton to build demos and build new unique tracks. Garett was also requested to discuss about the working experience of owning “With You” released underneath her have name.

The dialogue lined Garett’s immediate response to the shocking demise of Turkuaz. She mentioned building the “scary” decision to leave the band after almost 10 decades and how she faced the concern with out regrets. Garett also talked about having aid from pals and followers alike and how the music local community was also supportive for the duration of the challenging time.

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