Recordings
Secret of Life
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Love Will Come To You
Ellen is thrilled to be announce the release of her 2nd CD: “Secret of Life!” The sophomore project is a tribute to singer/songwriters. The tune list includes some of Ellen’s favorite writers like: Kenny Loggins, Joni Mitchell, Harry Connick, the Indigo Girls, and James Taylor. Other songs will include a few of Ellen’s original collaborations as well as contributions from Ellen’s many talented friends and colleagues: Jeremy Fox , Steve Lewandowski, Peter Eldridge of New York Voices, the Four Freshmen ’s Brian Eichenberger and Peder Karlsson of the Real Group .
The project blends the gems of pop music with Ellen’s passion for Jazz. A more mature and introspective collection of tunes, Ellen is very excited to be joined in the studio with her enormously talented trio: Sam Steffke on piano, Hal Miller on bass, and Jim Ryan on drums. Also joining Ellen on this project were friends: Scott Van Domelen, Steve Lewandowski, Peter Mac and Warren Weigratz of Streetlife and renowned guitarist Jack Grassel. Joe Puerta’s studio, The Exchange, set the scene for these great recording sessions and Remote Planet’s Ric Probst was master recording engineer. Ellen’s record label, 251 Records, released the CD at Ellen’s New York City performance on September 30th at Rose’s Turn and at an October 22nd Milwaukee release.
Secret of Life and Pure Imagination, Ellen’s first solo recording, are available on Amazon and CD Baby as well as at all of Ellen’s live performances. PayPal is also accepted.
Pure Imagination
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Moonlight w/Peder Karlsson
Ellen is proud of her debut solo release “Pure Imagination.” It was released in the Fall of 2003 and has received some great reviews. Most notably is the recent announcement that both Ellen and “Pure Imagination” have received “Best of 2004″ awards from Milwaukee’s independent arts and entertainment newspaper The Shepherd Express . Ellen received top honors as Milwaukee’s “Best Jazz Artist” and runner up in the “Best Female Vocalist” category, while “Pure Imagination” garnered the “Best Local CD Release” honor. Thanks to all of Ellen’s friends, family, and fans who voted!
The cd is currently available at Ellen’s live performances, CD Baby, Border’s in Fox Point and through Chicago-based 251 Records .