A New York Session
Stonefire, 2020
8/10
An Atlanta singer-songwriter who is 3 albums deep, Ellen Edwards takes a different route here as she’s matched up with New York City jazz musicians to help her flesh out these 5 new originals.
“Over There” starts the listen with an elegant, playful rhythm and samba beat as Edwards handles vocal duties with her expressive and upbeat pipes, and the jazz waltz “Let The Fire Grow”, with Randy Brecker, follows and brings warm horns that complement the cozy, laid back atmosphere.
The back half of the EP offers the piano ballad “Blue And Green”, where Edwards pull off an amazing vocal performance, and “The Queen’s Bridge” ends the listen with a snappy, upbeat exit of fun and timeless jazz sounds where a firm groove is difficult to forget and easy to adore.
A professional musician for two decades now, Edwards excels in this environment as her song craft glows with universal jazz qualities amid her alluring voice, effectively adding another fine installment to her remarkable catalog.
Travels well with: Sarah Elgeti Quartet With Friends- Dawn Comes Quietly; Diane Moser- Birdsongs