New album out June 1, 2025
Vocalist and composer Sabeth Pérez has long been recognized for her crystalline voice, genre-defying musicality, and her ability to fuse jazz with South American folk traditions. On Searching for Beauty, her most personal and profound statement to date, Pérez invites listeners into a meditative exploration of presence, memory, and grace. The album will be released worldwide on June 1, 2025.
A fluid mix of Argentine folkloric rhythms, impressionistic harmonies, and jazz improvisation, Searching for Beauty is more than a collection of songs—it’s an invitation to slow down and discover the poetry hidden in everyday moments.
“Her bell-like voice creates lyrical imagery.” – Jazzthetik
“The crystal clear timbre of Pérez’s voice floats and dances.” – All About Jazz
“A virtuosic singer has arrived.” – Shara Nova
A Sound Both Timeless and Forward-Thinking
Following standout collaborations with the WDR Big Band, Frankfurt Radio Big Band, EOS Chamber Orchestra, and artists such as Billy Childs and Ingrid Jensen, Pérez now presents a project that is wholly her own. Searching for Beauty reimagines folkloric textures through a modern lens, crafting a sound that is at once rooted and transcendent.
“Sabeth’s ensembles display a rich bouquet of harmonies and arrangement concepts, brought to life by intuition and skill.” – Jazzthing
With compositions by Pérez and collaborators including Gabriel Pérez and Jon Cowherd, the album draws listeners into a world of nuanced emotion, spiritual reflection, and intimate storytelling.
A Message in Stillness
At the heart of Searching for Beauty lies a deep artistic and philosophical message. “I see it as my everlasting duty to spend my life searching for beauty,” Pérez writes. “Beauty to absorb my mind. Solace in the thought this is not caused (but just is).”
The album is an ode to impermanence, to nature’s quiet endurance, and to the gentle clarity that emerges when we pause to reflect. As Pérez describes, “This album is more than music—it’s an invitation. To listen deeply. To see beauty in what’s fleeting. To hold on to moments of light, however brief.”
An All-Star Ensemble
Joining Pérez on this sonic journey is an exceptional lineup of musicians:
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Ingrid Jensen – trumpet
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Nicola Caminiti – saxophone
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Gabriel Pérez – flute/saxophone
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Charles Altura – guitar
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Jon Cowherd – piano
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Ben Tiberio – bass
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Keita Ogawa – percussion, drums
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Martin Bruhn – percussion (track 10)
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Henry Cole – drums (select tracks)
The ensemble’s synergy provides a rich and dynamic backdrop for Pérez’s radiant voice and evocative compositions.
Track Listing:
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Familiar
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Dream Boat
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Nos Da
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Eco (lyrics by Jorge Luis Borges)
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Reconciliation
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Convertidos en Perfume Intro
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Convertidos en Perfume
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Petrichor
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Peripheral Visions
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Wayra
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Si Pudiera Vivir Nuevamente Mi Vida (lyrics by Don Herold)
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Yearning to Punish
“Sabeth Pérez is a stellar musician whose endless possibilities land her in a rich wheelhouse with endless places to explore... Her music leads to clarity, peace, harmony, and beauty.” – Ingrid Jensen
“Beautiful! Wonderfully composed, structured, recorded, and performed. Bravo!” – Billy Childs
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