Rachel Kitchlew – Flirty Ghost

Description

2026 Repress on yellow vinyl. Flirty Ghost is an evocative LP by Rachel Kitchlew, a jazz and contemporary harpist known for pushing the boundaries of her instrument. A blend of jazz, ambient, and experimental sounds, the album was crafted in a spontaneous, deeply personal atmosphere, recorded late at night in the cozy, smoky setting of SFJ headquarters. Inspired by everything from Henry Mancini to Dorothy Ashby, this LP captures an eerie, playful essence, like a flirty ghost, while celebrating exploration and self-expression. The album holds emotional depth, particularly in tracks like Truncate and Cyclical, which were recorded shortly after the passing of Rachel’s grandmother, Sheila Horton, whose work is featured on the back cover. With the collaboration of close friends and talented musicians, Flirty Ghost represents a new chapter for Rachel, marking a joyful departure from her solo harp work into a collective, experimental musical journey.

Tracklist

A1. Mammone
A2. Panther Jam
A3. Heady
A4. Truncate
B1. Cyclical
B2. Opium Lounge
B3. Leopard Slug
B4. Heady Reprise