‘Open’ is an intimate, open-minded and lyrical album that is the culmination of several improvised jam sessions with Sophie's musical partners Helen Svoboda (double bass) and Tim Green (drums). After the initial discovery of each other's distinctive sounds and tastes, we decided that we wanted to capture the unique energy of the trio on record. The recording took place during an hour-long session at her home studio and was guided by the following aesthetic: ‘the more clearly one hears the room, the more pure the energy is that contours the music’.
 

"I believe that our collective improvisation captured the intimate essence of the trio by affording us the freedom to be in the moment as we explored the natural ambience of the room, which for Helen and Tim, was the first time they had interacted with the space. The experience was organic, spontaneous and honest. I have named the album ‘Open’ as a celebration of this interaction and how it has broadened my perspective into new forms of creativity. It has enhanced and helped me to further realise my musical vision"