Morning Glories
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The singer and songwriter Ellie Martin pens an album about family and nature, where Peter Eldridge, Kurt Krahnke and Olman Piedra accompany her for the 13 melodic jazz tracks.
“Love And Light” opens the listen with Eldridge’s warm keys and Krahnke’s playful bass that suit Martin’s expressive voice, and “Spring’s Around The Corner” follows with Piedra’s frisky drumming amid the soaring pipes.
Closer to the middle, the animated rhythm section of “Asking Us To Change” allows for Martin’s rich vocals to soar, while “Pays De Desir” comes with some world music ideas that embrace rhythm and a distinct energy.
Landing close to the end, “Lonely In A Crowd” layers the voices in a harmonic and colorful fashion, where the meticulous keys won’t go unnoticed, and “Everything Must Come Down” exits with a mesmerizing intimacy via the hypnotic keys, ambient rhythm section and lush singing.
The songs are delivered from the viewpoint of a 39 year old mother and cancer survivor, where each tune is filled with hope, passion, discovery and love via the timeless vocal jazz presence.
Travels well with: Elaine Dame- Reminiscing; Jeffrey Gimble- Brand New Key