ULVERSTON music extraordinaire Jess Gillam has reached the top of the charts once again with the release of her second album.

The album TIME entered the Official Classical Artist Chart at the number one spot, following its physical release on Decca Classics on September 25.

This is Gillam’s second album – following RISE in 2019 which also debuted at number one.

Classic BRIT award winner Jess Gillam said: “I have been so touched by the response to TIME and thank you to all of those who have listened and have sent such lovely messages.

"This album is very personal and I wanted to create a space in which the listeners can immerse themselves and perhaps give them a moment away from the world as it is right now.

"To me, music has the potential to be utterly life-affirming and my one hope is that this album is providing people with some joy at this difficult time.

"Making TIME was one of the best experiences of my life.

"I am hugely grateful to all the musicians who have contributed to this album, the team who have helped to bring it together and to our wonderful producer Jonathan

Allen.”

Jess began her rise to fame at just 17, and was the first ever saxophonist to reach the final of BBC Young Musician.

These days Jess can be found on on TV and radio after she became the youngest ever presenter for BBC Radio 3.

The talented musician hosts her own weekly show called “This Classical Life” in which she talks to musical friends and colleagues about the music that inspires them.

The show is in its second year now and in 2020 has been awarded the prestigious ARIA Award for Best Specialist Music Show.

It has been very well received by audiences and critics alike, with The Guardian stating “there are many more established presenters who lack Gillam’s warmth and impressive ability”.

In 2019 she also presented five BBC Proms on television alongside Katie Derham and Tom Service.

Jess' album is available to purchase and stream from all major music platforms.