Singer-songwriter Sarah De Vallière’s deeply personal concept album, The Healing, was released on June 7.
The album is a genre blending, ten song project that explores De Vallière’s grief and trauma during a harsh time in her life, including divorce and Covid-19 lockdown. Members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra collaborated on the album giving its unique blend of classical and Jazz, paying homage to De Vallière’s background in music. The Healing is jazz-inflected Americana.
De Vallière is a classically trained pianist and graduate of Berklee college of music. Although she moved to Rochester in 2018, she grew up in Providence, RI, always surrounded by music. Her father was a pastor and therefore her upbringing in the church had a big impact on her musical development. She played piano in the congregation multiple times a week and she was writing her own compositions by the time she was a teenager.
In 2024, De Vallière released four singles, all of which will appear on the upcoming album. “All is Not Lost,” her most recent single is more upbeat and uplifting than her earlier repertoire. As the title suggests, the song depicts the confidence she regains through her trauma. The Healing exposes De Vallière’s beautiful piano compositions as well as sharp vocals. Her voice has a light feminine sound that can be compared to that of Karen Carpenter or a Disney Princess.
On May 31, the album premiered at Tones Studios, a new recording studio outside of Rochester, NY, which gave fans an opportunity to meet the artist herself and be the first to hear The Healing.
After The Healing is released, Sarah De Vallière will perform in small venues around the greater Rochester area. You can find her music on all streaming platforms.
Aug 9 – Webster Jazz Fest (Webster, NY)
Sept 26 – Iron Smoke Distillery (Fairport, NY)
Sept 28 – Grape Fest (Naples, NY)
Oct 9 – Record Archive (Rochester, NY)
Nov 2 – Little Theatre Concert Series (Rochester, NY)
Dec 20 – Lovin’ Cup (Rochester, NY)
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