Gardening Music

Gardening Music, Volume 1 (releasing July 6th, 2025) is my newest musical offering: the album is made up of my compositions, workshopped over a multi-week residency at local venue Bedlam & Squalor, recorded live and sampled, reworked and recomposed by producer Cory Champion, who also features as the album’s drummer.

Listen on Bandcamp: Gardening Music Volume 1 by Jake Baxendale

In Gardening Music, I attempt to subvert typical musical hierarchies, often with clear soloist/accompanist roles, and instead allow each member to explore each aspect of the music in their own time, winding their way organically through the tapestry of the compositions. The resulting sounds evoke soft rain, vibrant new growth, and the wonderment of contemplating the natural: sometimes tranquil, sometimes jubilant, always in the moment.