Vocalist Ellen Robinson and Pianist Debbie Poryes at Piedmont Piano Company

Vocalist Ellen Robinson and pianist Debbie Poryes join musical forces for the first time. Their recent collaboration has created an exciting pairing of these like-minded and seasoned musicians. They perform original arrangements of jazz standards and tunes by singer songwriters such as Joni Mitchell & James Taylor.

Ellen Robinson sings with a deceptively unadorned style and a stunning vocal instrument. Each song she interprets demonstrates her authentic connection to the lyrics as well as insightful musical phrasing and spot-on intonation. It’s the work of an artist with a clear, heartfelt vision and a lovely voice that lingers in the ear long after the music has finished. ...

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Vocalist Ellen Robinson and pianist Debbie Poryes join musical forces for the first time. Their recent collaboration has created an exciting pairing of these like-minded and seasoned musicians. They perform original arrangements of jazz standards and tunes by singer songwriters such as Joni Mitchell & James Taylor.

Ellen Robinson sings with a deceptively unadorned style and a stunning vocal instrument. Each song she interprets demonstrates her authentic connection to the lyrics as well as insightful musical phrasing and spot-on intonation. It’s the work of an artist with a clear, heartfelt vision and a lovely voice that lingers in the ear long after the music has finished.

“Remaining true to the sense of self is a difficult trick to pull off, but Robinson is obviously comfortable with who she is and where she intends to go as an artist. She marches to her own beat and places her own indelible stamp on the tunes of her choice.” Brent Black, Critical Jazz

“A jazz singer that delivers it pure, not needing to drape on any extra special sauce to dilute the taste. This is a real treat for the jazz vocal fan looking for a pro that can hold the core all by herself.” Midwest Records

http://www.ellenrobinson.com

The power of Debbie Poryes’s music is hard to overstate. Her highly original compositions are influenced by jazz from bebop to post-bop to modern times, as well as by 20th-century classical music and free jazz. Her voicings, melodies and touch are exquisite. Her sense of time and swing are deeply felt, and yet she can also be light hearted.

“…her infectious gifts as an abundantly creative jazz pianist-composer-arranger points out her distinctive identity among the huge crowd of excellent pianists.” Herb Wong

“Poryes’ approach to arranging involves sophistication with warmth and open-ended possibilities.” All About Jazz

http://www.debbieporyes.com

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