Moonlight in Vermont - Brigitte Mitchell

Originally from the scenic shores of Cape Town, Mitchell has been living in Hong Kong for the past 10 years. She had an undeniable urge to explore an artistic path of unknown proportions, sparking this migration from South Africa to Asia. The move has offered a sense of creative liberation. “Taking that step to leave my comfort zone was one of the best decisions I've made,” she recounts fondly.

Growing up a witness to significant political and social change in South Africa, she came to Asia aspiring to personify change her father wanted to see for the people of Cape Town. By making a name for herself on new ground, she cultivated her father’s vision and confidently asserts the importance of his advice, “He really insisted on this, try and reach your highest potential and become the best version of yourself.” And her record is certainly indicative of this mind set.

Mitchell has established herself as the headliner of a signature, Tuesday night residency. Hong Kong’s Gecko is a live Jazz destination for locals and tourists alike as well as the home of Mitchell’s weekly event. “Don’t Explain” is made up of re-inspired selections from her live show repertoire. “This is how I wanted to feel and sound. Ultimately, I grew into Jazz because I let it take hold of me.” The record is a time capsule that represents not only the live show sound that one might experience at Gecko but also Mitchell’s decade-long experimentation and love affair with Jazz. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.