Radiohead, John Coltrane, Avashai Cohen, Brad Mehldau, Benevento Russo Duo, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Dave Holland, Regina Spektor, Miles Davis, Dave Douglas, Jay-Z, Michael Jackson, Ahmad Jamal, Danilo Perez, Led Zeppelin, Kanye West, Wayne Shorter, Fiona Apple, Steely Dan, Nirvana, Paul Chambers, Coldplay, Jill Scott, The Roots, Jimi Hendrix, Beatles, Tribe Called Quest, Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, Dick Oatts, Charlie Parker, Feist, Aaron Parks, Kurt Rosenwinkel, St. Vincent . . .
Ellipsis is a Philadelphia-based jazz group drawing from a widely diverse set of influences to create their unique sound. Formed in 2005 with the premise of playing jazz that could reach a younger audience, the group developed a repertoire ranging from Radiohead to John Coltrane to their own category-defying original compositions. Over the last four years, Ellipsis has evolved from a piano trio to a collective featuring the most creative musicians in Philadelphia. Co-leaders John Stenger and Justin Leigh are both schooled jazz musicians, but in the music of Ellipsis you can also hear their love of singer-songwriters and indie rock. Their latest album, Edge Hill Road, is a dreamy collection of ten gorgeously crafted original compositions. The emphasis is on mood and texture rather than virtuosic displays, and the result is a beautiful record with a cinematic sense of story and drama. Check out the website for more information and tons of free downloads: www.ellipsismakesmusic.com
JFJO returns to PHILLY at JOHNNY BRENDA'S on TUE. APRIL 14th with the new quartet lineup, in support of 'Winterwood' - the new studio album available as FREE download at www.JFJO.com! See you there!
I was glad to catch 2 of the cover project shows, Joni and Bjork. Everyone and guests played great, the arrangements fitting and tasty. You found awesome vocalists in Samantha and Ryat. Engaging often transcendant experiences. Fine, fine work all around. M
Will you will be in town Tuesday June 5th? I will be performing with Dan Torres at the Mercury Lounge 8:45pm in New York City. Hope you can make it! :)
