Ivory (Gin Wigmore album) explained

Ivory is the fourth studio album by L.A.-based, New Zealand alternative rock singer Gin Wigmore, named after her son.^[1] The album was released on 6 April 2018 by Island Records Australia peaking at number 11 in New Zealand. Ivory explores a heavier alternative rock sound along with a heavy blue-eyed soul vibe and doo-wop inspired ballads counting on a funky, groovy production.^[2] The lyrics of the album provide commentary on feminism, empowerment, and a return to roots.^[1]

Personnel

Personnel credits adapted from Tidal.^[3]

• Jamelle Adisa – horn arrangements (3), trumpet (3, 7), horn (7)
• Bob Allaire – strings (6)
• Toiya Barnes – backing vocals (6, 11)
• Candace Coles – backing vocals (3, 5-9, 11)
• Julie Davies – backing vocals (6, 11)
• Rocco DellaNeve – piano (1, 3, 5, 7, 8), Mellotron (2, 11), organ (3, 5, 7, 11), digital piano (6, 7), bass guitar (7)
• Aja Grant – backing vocals (6, 11)
• Aric Improta – drums (1-5, 7-11)
• Christopher Johnson – trombone (3, 7-9)
• Emily Lazar – mastering (1-3, 5-12)
• Bianca Gisselle Marrero – backing vocals (9)
• Mischa Mandel – backing vocals (11)
• Turie McCormick – backing vocals (6, 11)
• Abraham McDonald – backing vocals (6, 11)
• Keith McKelley – saxophone (3, 8), tenor saxophone (7, 9)
• Claudius Mittendorfer – mixing (all tracks)
• Marc Orrell – backing vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar (4)
• Christine de Pauw – backing vocals (6, 11)
• Steve Rusch – engineering, production (all tracks); bass guitar (1-5, 12), electric guitar (1-3, 7, 11), samples (1, 2), synthesizer (1-7, 9, 11), drums (3, 5, 7), percussion (9, 12), ukulele (9)
• Raphael Saadiq – bass guitar (8)
• Allen Salmon – production, backing vocals, bass guitar, drum programming, drums, electric guitar, guitar, percussion, piano (12)
• Joe Santa Maria – baritone saxophone (1)
• John Schreffler – electric guitar (2, 3, 5-10), backing vocals (4), guitar (12)
• Bridget Silva – backing vocals (6, 11)
• Gabe Simon – backing vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar, piano, synthesizer (10)
• Taura Stinson – backing vocals (3, 5, 7-9, 11), vocals (6)
• Dylan Wiggins – synthesizer (1-3, 5, 7, 10, 11), piano (6)
• Gin Wigmore – production, vocals (all tracks); backing vocals (1-4), piano (1, 6, 9, 12), samples (1), synthesizer (1, 2, 4, 11), tambourine (1, 3, 5, 7, 8); percussion, sound effects (2)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gin Wigmore: Ivory . NZ Musician . 2 December 2018 . McQueen, Erica.
2. Web site: Album Review: Gin Wigmore - Ivory . . 19 July 2018.
3. Web site: Ivory by Gin Wigmore . . 1 April 2023.