A tapestry woven of roots, blues, jazz, and pop.

A diverse artist with jazz influences, Lisa Bell shifts gears with her fifth release, Back Seat. It's the most potent album of the singer/songwriter's career, nodding to the influences that have helped sharpen her own sound — including laidback R&B, melodic soul, and American roots music — while also pushing into contemporary, Triple A-friendly territory. Gluing the mix together are Bell's expressive voice and ever-evolving writing chops, which combine to tell the story of an empty nester who, having spent years raising her children, is ready to climb back into the driver's seat and chase down new dreams.