GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and composerMelissa Aldanajoins the Blue Note Records family with the release of12 Stars, her debut album as a leader for the legendary label following her appearance on the acclaimed 2020 album by the collectiveARTEMIS. The Brooklyn-based tenor player from Santiago, Chile has garnered international recognition for her visionary work as a band leader, as well as her deeply meditative interpretation of language and vocabulary.12 Starsgrapples with concepts of childrearing, familial forgiveness, acceptance, and self-love, and was inspired by her deep interest in tarot. The album was produced by guitaristLageLund, who also performs as part of a remarkable quintet withSullivan Fortneron piano andFender Rhodes,Kush Abadeyon drums, andPablo Menareson bass.

Tracklist:

1. Falling
2. Intuition
3. Intro to Emilia
4. Emilia
5. The Bluest Eye
6. The Fool
7. Los Ojos de Chile
8. 12 Stars