Flirty Ghost [LP]

Rachel Kitchlew - Flirty Ghost [LP]

2026 repress on yellow vinyl. Flirty Ghost is an evocative LP by Rachel Kitchlew, a jazz and contemporary harpist known for pushing the boundaries of her instrument. A blend of jazz, ambient, and experimental sounds, the album was crafted in a spontaneous, deeply personal atmosphere, recorded late at night in the cozy, smoky setting of SFJ headquarters featuring Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Dave Bardon, SFJ, and Sholto. Inspired by everything from Henry Mancini to Dorothy Ashby, this LP captures an eerie, playful essence, like a "flirty ghost," while celebrating exploration and self-expression. The album holds emotional depth, particularly in tracks like "Truncate" and "Cyclical," which were recorded shortly after the passing of Rachel's grandmother, Sheila Horton, whose work is featured on the back cover. With the collaboration of close friends and talented musicians, Flirty Ghost represents a new chapter for Rachel, marking a joyful departure from her solo harp work into a collective, experimental musical journey.

A1. Mammone (4:00) A2. Panther Jam (4:56) A3. Heady (5:02) A4. Truncate (3:54) B1. Cyclical (4:02) B2. Opium Lounge (6:14) B3. Leopard Slug (4:25) B4. Heady Reprise (1:42)