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SOLO ARTIST In 1992 Kate started her association with the All Saints record label as a composer, player and singer. This resulted in The Familiar, a collaborative album with pianist and composer Roger Eno. She and Roger then joined up with Bill Nelson and Laraaji to form the eclectic, avant-garde collective Channel Light Vessel who released two improvisational albums, Automatic and Excellent Spirits. In 1995 Kate’s first solo album, Indescribable Night, came out. Produced by her and French composer Joseph Racaille it featured her singing, playing, compositions and arrangements:
Q magazine: “Bliss…”
Time Out: “An impressively lush, lissom and enjoyable affair…with a mellow beatnik grace.”
Mojo: “Sophisticated, charming, whimsy free…”
Daily Mail: “A superb multi-instrumental talent.”
In 1997 she released her second solo album, Second Sight.
Q magazine: “…an ethereal singer, ingenious writer, plays anything woodwind plus accordion and piano and arranges the lot…her fine, weird second album has a shimmery, meditative hue.”
Time Out: “A hugely likeable work.”
The Observer: “Accomplished and individual – a real charmer.”
Preview magazine: “Subtle cinematic soundscapes. A delicate delight.”
In Paris she has been a featured performer on music composed for contemporary dancer Phillipe Decoufle’s company and collaborated with composer Joseph Racaille on many concerts and recordings. In the 90s she produced two albums for Russian artist Boris Grebenshikov and his band Aquarium (the first of which won Best Russian Album of 1995).