Ellipsis

Bio:

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

Click to check out our new CD, Edge Hill Road

Here is our Arrangement or Jeff Buckley's Grace...ENJOY!!! Ellipsis at the Tritone 9/8/08 Grace
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Member Since:

August 09, 2005

Members:

originally:
John Stenger . . .piano
Ray Clemens . . . bass
Justin Leigh . . .drums

and since Ray moved to Seattle, many other collaborators, including:
Jim Hamilton . . . percussion
Paul Gehman . . . bass
Jon Thompson . . . sax & guitar
Andy Keenan . . . pedal steel
Leon Boykins . . . bass
Samantha Rise Roberson . . . vocals
Ryat . . . vocals
Tim Conley . . . guitar
Matt Davis . . . guitar
Jason Fraticelli . . . bass
Victor Baker . . . guitar
Mike Kennedy . . . guitar
Tim Motzer . . . guitar
Mike Taylor . . . bass
Jason O'Mara . . . sax

Influences:

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 . . .

Sounds Like:

Ellipsis...

Record Label:

Do they even exist anymore?