WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Ellen Rowe

Smokin' Sleddog Records announces the release of Vinton's Cove, the new album from pianist and composer Ellen Rowe. The album features ten original compositions by Rowe, recorded with her quartet and showcasing a range of jazz styles. Drawing on her extensive background as both educator and performer, Rowe presents arrangements that balance written material with improvised sections. The Ellen Rowe Quartet interprets these compositions through varied harmonic approaches and diverse musical feels. Recorded with a carefully selected ensemble, Vinton's Cove represents Rowe's work as both composer and bandleader.

With Vinton's Cove, Ellen Rowe has created more than just another jazz album; she has crafted a musical sanctuary that honors both the traditions of jazz piano and the healing power of music. In an era of increasing digital isolation and environmental disconnection, this album serves as a gentle reminder of what we stand to lose—and what music can help us preserve. The Ellen Rowe Quartet doesn't merely perform these compositions; they inhabit them, creating intimate musical conversations that invite listeners into their circle of trust and creativity.