Musical powerhouse Gail Ann Dorsey releases her first single in 21 years, the poignant track “(It Takes All Kinds) To Make a World.” Recorded in both Paris and New York’s Hudson Valley with pianist Michel Amsellem and alto saxophonist Feal Le Rouzic, the track glows with quiet beauty. Through its graceful simplicity, Dorsey offers a moving call for empathy and unity in an increasingly fractured world. Listen to the track via DSPs HERE.
Gail Ann Dorsey is celebrated as one of the foremost bass guitarists today and is highly acclaimed for her collaborations with some of the most iconic figures in rock and pop music. She is well known for playing bass and singing in David Bowie’s touring band for decades (and contributing to several of his studio albums) and as Lenny Kravitz’s touring bassist. She has teamed up with a highly eclectic mix of superstars and culture-shaping innovators, including Tears for Fears, Seal, Gwen Stefani, Bryan Ferry, Gang Of Four, Indigo Girls, The National and more. She is also an integral part of Blackstar Symphony, which celebrates Bowie’s music alongside a 65-piece orchestra.
Dorsey is also an acclaimed singer/songwriter and is partnering with Righteous Babe Records for “(It Takes All Kinds) To Make a World” and her upcoming collection of songs. Dorsey shares, “I am honored and deeply grateful to be a part of the Righteous Babe family of incredible artists whose music and creativity lifts and inspires me. I hope this song will remind us all to tap into the tolerance and understanding we desperately need; to live and let live.” Label founder Ani DiFranco says, “I have loved Gail since our paths first crossed in the 90’s. She brings presence and grace in all she touches. After such a long and storied career, I am proud that she has found a home for her own music in righteous babe.”
After decades alongside rock royalty, “(It Takes All Kinds) To Make a World” marks a new chapter in Dorsey’s solo career. For the song, she drew inspiration from artists that ignited her passion for music including Carole King, Roberta Flack and Joan Armatrading. The instrumentation channels the enduring tunes that permeated the 1970s radio airwaves. She reveals, “When I think of the first music that ever inspired me, it was all so magically intricate and had so much depth and dimension, so much color! I want to be as unrestricted and expressive as I can possibly be.”