D’Ranged is the third studio album from the supremely talented pianist, arranger and composer, Janette Mason. A very definite departure from her previous two, critically acclaimed, albums, which took a clear jazz path, the concept behind D’Ranged was to take classic soul, jazz and pop tunes and inject them with a brand new jazz-inflected sensibility. To this end, Janette assembled an outstanding group of singers and musicians, who may not normally cross paths, to record nine new arrangements of songs by David Bowie, Burt Bacharach, the Bee Gees, Alison Moyet, Rodgers and Hart and more.

Janette is an astonishing musician and delightful yet assertive in her professionalism. She gets the best out of a persistent cavalcade of fine musicians, and there is a strong sense that their services at her behest are born of respect for her directorship more than anything else. Very soon after I first worked with her I knew it was going to be a bit Casablanca: "this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship." To collaborate on a Janette Mason project is to find oneself ever in an impressive musical company. I've worked with the best and Janette is effortlessly included on that list. (David McAlmont)

I've always been an admirer of Janette's playing and compositions. I was honoured to be part of her D'Ranged project and thought the songs she chose for me were perfectly suited and brilliantly arranged. The musicians were world class and I'm sure this recording
will bring Janette many more fans and delight those who are already know her work.
(Claire Martin)

Working with Janette on "D'Ranged" was an awesome experience! Her playing is rich, creative, and lively which completely intertwines with her soulful arrangements. Singing on her arrangement of Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" was really fun and I love how she combined elements of traditional jazz with R&B/Funk to put a new spin on the classic. I look forward to working with her again in the future on more great music!" (Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield)

It was a great surprise and an honour to be asked to be a part of this album.
We had fun in the studio.. Great connection with the band as well as Janette and I think you can hear that on the recording! Love the songs she chose ‘cos’ they are classics and love her arrangement of them too... This project is definitely a pleasure to listen to and I hope to get the chance to do it again soon! Thanks Janette! (Vula Malinga)

The results are simply stunning. For Claire Martin, with whom Janette has collaborated many times, she has written a cello quartet arrangement of the Bee Gees, How Deep Is Your Love and the classic Rodgers and Hart tune, Blue Moon comes across as its never been heard before.

In 2013, Janette had the pleasure of working with an emerging young American vocalist, Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield. So impressed with the maturity of Tatiana’s voice and innate talent, she was keen to bring her to the attention of UK listeners and arranged for her Stevie Wonder’s I Wish.

From 2011 - 2019 Janette was resident Musical Director at Hideaway in south London. Here she has had the opportunity to work on a varied range of projects with an eclectic group of musicians, including David McAlmont with whom she has been working on the Wall 2 Wall series of concerts, where they re-work the music of a particular artist. The two hit it off immediately, complementing each other with their diverse musical backgrounds. For David, she has arranged a haunting version of Bowie’s Lady Grinning Soul.

Vula Malinga is currently the featured vocalist with Basement Jaxx – a fearless singer, for whom she has arranged the Bacharach classic, I Say A Little Prayer as well as Cheryl Lynn’s 70s disco hit, Got To Be Real, which allows Vula the chance to really let rip.

Janette first worked with Gwyneth Herbert when she was very young and has witnessed her develop into a totally unique artist, here performing Janette’s beautiful arrangements of Alison Moyet’s self-penned This House and Paul Weller’s You Do Something To Me.