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About the Artist
ELLEN EDWARDS
A New York Session
The amazing story behind Ellen Edwards’ dynamic EP, A New York Session begins with her mentor, legendary country artist Suzy Bogguss, loving the Atlanta based singer-songwriter’s songs and hooking her up with her former producer, veteran keyboardist Jason Miles.
Hearing immediate potential in Ellen’s rich, soulful voice and her excellence as a songwriter, Miles assembled a Big Apple based ensemble of session greats – including trumpeter Randy Brecker, pianist Robbie Kondor, bassist Will Lee, guitarist Jeff Mironov and percussionist Richie Morales – to bring spontaneity, soul and grit to Ellen’s well crafted songs.
“I've wanted to record my songs with excellent musicians for many years, but the reality of the Shelter Island experience was much more than I could have imagined. I sang with the players the entire time they were recording. It took them all of about 15 minutes to learn each of my songs and find their groove. We were part of a dance, listening intently and gracefully moving in, out and around each other. I'm so grateful to have been a part of creating such magic".
Ellen has been writing songs since she was a kid growing up in Upstate New York, and spent many years performing throughout Atlanta before taking time away to raise a family. She also released several independent albums, including Through the Fields of Home (2001) and You’re the Reason (2017).