The Siren of Jazz, Ippi Roy, Hits Every Note with Effortless Elegance in ‘Dat Dere’

Ippi Roy proves she’s a soulfully sublime force to be reckoned with in the jazz scene with her latest single, Dat Dere. Laying her expressively rich vocals atop swanky piano keys, she crafts a soundscape that hypnotises with its effortless grace. The keys are ornate enough to bring a neo-classic touch to the release when they’re not injecting bluesy grooves that underscore the depth of her reverent connection to aural expression. With an extended piano solo, there’s plenty of opportunity to lose yourself in the instrumental panache before Roy’s vocals return, carrying even more impassioned zeal. Her voice has all the power needed for international stages rather than a smoky jazz bar, and if Dat Dere is anything to go by, it won’t be long before the rest of the world catches up. From her early days fronting Delhi-based blues outfit Big Bang Blues to making waves across India’s festival circuit, Roy has long been making her mark. With a jazz degree from the prestigious University of North Texas and accolades like the Paris Rutherford Jazz Leadership Award, she’s now navigating the US jazz world with a reputation that’s impossible to ignore. Dat Dere is just another step towards the recognition she deserves. Dat Dere is […]

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