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On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, Candice Hoyes and GRAMMY-winner Ted Nash released Far Away Star, blending iconic jazz with contemporary flair for a soulful, cosmic tribute to Black ancestral history and free expression.
Far Away Star
Harlem-based visionary vocalist Candice Hoyes has unveiled her spellbinding new single, “Far Away Star,” a breathtaking tribute to Duke Ellington that seamlessly bridges iconic jazz with contemporary flair. Teaming up with GRAMMY-winning arranger Ted Nash, Hoyes delivers a crystalline soprano performance, floating effortlessly over soulful New Orleans horns in a jazz octet arrangement. The result is a one-of-a-kind listening experience that evokes the timeless elegance of Nina Simone while sitting comfortably alongside modern vocal jazz luminaries like Samara Joy and Veronica Swift.
“Far Away Star” reimagines a Swedish traditional song famously recorded by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra with vocalist Alice Babs in 1978. Hoyes’s version, arranged by Nash, is infused with lyrics she penned to reflect on the enduring significance of Black ancestral history in 2025. The track channels the spirit of 20th-century Black American artists who found creative freedom in Nordic communities, fostering intellectual spaces where music united diverse audiences.
Candice Hoyes
Hoyes, a 2025 Du Bois Fellowship recipient, draws inspiration from trailblazers like Josephine Baker, Abbey Lincoln, Lena Horne, and Ella Fitzgerald. Her work has earned acclaim from NPR, Vogue, Jazz Times, LADYGUNN, BET, and BBC, with Gilles Peterson of BBC 6 praising her forthcoming album as “brilliant.” A member of the all-female jazz trio Nite Bjuti, Hoyes has performed at prestigious venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, NYC Winter Jazzfest, and WBGO’s Afternoon Jazz. Nite Bjuti was also handpicked by Wayne Shorter for his tribute project, Palladium.
With “Far Away Star,” Hoyes soars beyond the blues, crafting a cosmic, soul-stirring sound that honors jazz’s rich legacy while pushing its boundaries forward. Her recent performances at Carnegie Hall, La Petite Halle in Paris, Boisdale of Canary Wharf in London, and Millenium Park in Chicago underscore her growing influence in the global jazz scene. This single is a testament to Hoyes’s artistry and her commitment to music as a vehicle for justice and free expression.
Stream “Far Away Star” now and experience the luminous brilliance of Candice Hoyes and Ted Nash’s collaboration—a jazz gem that shines as brightly as its namesake.
Find more from Candice Hoyes now:
https://candicehoyes.bandcamp.com/track/far-away-star-feat-ted-nash-and-vincent-gardner
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