Lives of the Saints: Portraits in Song
Lives of the Saints: Portraits in Song with Words by David Hajdu is a concept album with music by four composers released by Sunnyside Records on April 4, 2025. The composers: Dave Douglas, Aubrey Johnson, Renee Rosnes, and Helen Sung. A premiere concert of Lives of the Saints was presented in two performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 10, 2025.
Track Listing and Credits:
1. Enchantress of Number (for Ada Lovelace) Aubrey Johnson (music), Hajdu (words)
2. Angelina's Cry (or Angelina Napolitano) Helen Sung (music), Hajdu (words)
3. I Weathered the Storm (for Lena Horne) Dave Douglas (music), Hajdu (words)
4. The Seafaring Maiden (for Bessie Hall) Renee Rosnes (music), Hajdu words
5. The White Rose (for Sophie Scholl) Johnson (music), Hajdu (words)
6. Pure Thought (for Hypatia) Douglas (music), Hajdu (words)
7. Pretty Brilliant (for Hedy Lamarr) Rosnes (music), Hajdu words
8. The Nanny on Her Day Off (for Vivian Maier) Douglas (music), Hajdu (words)
9. The Conjurer (for Leonora Carrington) Douglas (music), Hajdu (words)
10. Song for My Sister (for Barbara Ann Hajdu) Douglas (music), Hajdu (words) )
All songs with Dan Tepfer, piano. Historical sound research by Jon Moskowitz. Produced by David Hajdu.
| "New David Hajdu Song-Cycle Trumpets the Achievements of 10 Saintly Women" - New York Sun |
| "Lives of the Saints" - NYC Jazz Review |
| "Lives of the Saints" - Making a Scene magazine |