Lizzie Thomas, one of New York City’s most captivating jazz vocalists, steps into a new chapter with her most personal project yet — Awakening, out now on GODDESS Legacy Records.

Recorded at the legendary Powerstation in NYC alongside the Grammy-winning Harlem String Quartet, Awakening is a nine-track journey that blends neo-soul, jazz, and vocal pop into a sound entirely her own. It’s a bold shift for Thomas, who has earned praise for her soulful interpretations of jazz standards but now turns her focus inward, embracing original songwriting and production.

The album’s warm, modern palette is built on electric bass, B3 Hammond organ, and sweeping string arrangements that bring emotional depth to every track. It’s music that feels at once intimate and expansive, drawing listeners into her world.

“I finally gave myself permission to proclaim my voice,” Thomas shares. “This album is about unlearning what you were taught and waking up to who you really are — daring yourself to chase your dreams.”

For fans of Snoh Aalegra, Melody Gardot, Laufey, and Nicole Zuraitis, Awakening offers Lizzie Thomas not just as a jazz vocalist, but as a fearless songwriter unafraid to share her truth. It’s more than an album — it’s a declaration of self-discovery.