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Beneath the Folds is Mary Kastle's debut full-length album for Black Hen Music. Produced by Juno award winning guitarist Steve Dawson, Beneath the Folds features some of Vancouver's finest jazz talent including Paul Elias on drums, renowned jazz bassist Andre Lachance, enigmatic guitarist Jeff Younger, Karen Graves on saxophones, Kent Wallace on trumpet, Steve Dawson on guitars and pedal steel, and Alice Dawson singing backup vocals. The album combines jazz, folk, and soul with an eclectic mix of lyrical themes reflecting on personal growth, relationships, and self-expression. Kastle is known for her vibrant onstage performance, accomplished keyboard skills, and heartfelt songwriting. Her versatile palette has evoked comparisons to other soulful songsmiths such as Norah Jones, Stevie Wonder, and Tori Amos.