As a saxophonist, Zoh Amba has long been a fixture of the young New York free jazz scene; however, on her songwriting debut *Eyes Full*, the musical influences of her home state of Tennessee come to the fore—featuring blues and Appalachian folk songs performed to acoustic guitar accompaniment, delivered with a broad Southern accent and touching on themes of visibility and the hardships faced by the working class. Yet Zoh’s gravelly vocals ensure that the album never feels too traditional.

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