Album Review: Bella Hardy – Hey Sammy

Bella Hardy, “Hey Sammy” (Noe Records)- Bella Hardy’s globetrotting exploits have seen the Derbyshire born folkie  temporarily relocate to locations as diverse as Nashville and the Chinese province of Yunnan in recent years, and the invaluable experiences that she’s gained along the way have certainly informed  the lyrical and musical content of this, her ninth solo album. “Hey Sammy” continues  Bella’s rewarding  collaboration with Scottish jazz pianist Tom Gibbs , and this deliciously eclectic affair must rank as her  most inventive and wide ranging offering to date, showcasing melodic gems such as “Redemption” and “In My Dreams”  in the process – By Kevin Bryan.