Moonchild

Moonchild is an American neo-soul and jazz trio formed at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The group consists of Amber Navran, who sings and plays saxophone, Andris Mattson, who plays trumpet and keys, and Max Bryk, who plays saxophone and keys.

Career

The trio releases its debut album Be Free in 2012. It signs to the UK electronic label Tru Thoughts, which re-releases the second album Please Rewind in 2015 and the third album Voyager in 2017.

Style and influences

Moonchild works in neo-soul and jazz, with a smooth, understated sound. The group cites J Dilla, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo and Flying Lotus among its influences, and its music finds listeners among artists including Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott and Jazzy Jeff.