Ashley Henry - Synchronicity (Single)

A melodic masterclass fusing eclectic jazz and inner-city soul, “Synchronicity” instantly displays Ashley Henry’s creative progression as standout. Drawing potency from his classical training, the stylish sound waves take shape through rolling breakbeats and ascending harmonies, creating a smooth canvas for the rising talent to flaunt his powerful piano acrobatics with typical elegance.

Speaking on the record, Ashley states: “London as a city can overwhelm sometimes. As someone who was born here, I have experienced the city change constantly around me. “Synchronicity” is about finding your rhythm, finding a sense of belonging and relation in the city - and allowing it to push you forward. The underlying idea is that there is unity in difference - this is represented by these musical moving parts that coincide together which reflects city life, and the process of finding your flow within it.”

Taking on inspirations that reflect his London upbringing and Jamaican heritage, Ashley Henry’s genre-bending sound and collaborative practice draw from being a diligent student of the Black radical traditions. Exposed to futurism and history, pulse, restlessness and poise, the young talent naturally gravitated towards muses that have shaped his complex artistry today. From the powerful words of James Baldwin and Angela Davis to the soulful pieces of Ahmed Jamal and George Benson, Ashley’s vivid expressions of Jazz culture feel as beautiful as it does meaningful.

Since touring globally with Christine and the Queens and supporting Loyle Carner across the UK, Ashley has steadily become a true alchemist of the creative arts; collecting serious acclaim across the landscape from THE GUARDIAN, EVENING STANDARD, CLASH and WONDERLAND to name a few.