Sophianne Girard on Her Album ‘For Some Reason,’ Collaborations, and the Greatness of Songwriting

Of all of the popular, mainstream genres of music, jazz has always been the most elusive, with none in between. You either love it or hate it. Well, rather than just accepting this general sentiment, Sophianne Girard has higher-level goals for her music. She recently released her new album, For Some Reason, a breezy combo of contemporary and modern jazz with a bit of a Latin flavour. With her own personal approach to jazz, Girard aims to affect listeners differently than many of her cohorts, past and present. She tries to make her music relatable and accessible, which will catch the interest of a person who doesn’t typically like jazz. It’s a tall task, but one she is up to, and that ambition is evident throughout the easy listening experience that is For Some Reason. The Montreal-based Gi...

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