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"With an honesty and warmth that sets her apart from so many artists, Doty is an emerging Canadian talent who is clearly one to watch..." -CBC Music
Ellen Doty is a soulful singer-songwriter with a world-class voice. Her background in traditional jazz continues to influence her work, drawing from a number of genres while staying true to herself. A born storyteller, Ellen’s intimate and personal lyrics shine through her stunning vocals. Born and raised in southern Alberta, she currently lives in Edmonton and represents Canada on the world stage, from performing at Tokyo Jazz Festival to opening for Grammy award winning artists Gregory Porter and Lisa Fischer.
Her 2018 album “Come Fall”, was released through Toronto label Alma Records and Universal Music in Canada and debuted at #1 on the iTunes Jazz chart. It was also released on Inpartmaint Records in Japan. Since its release, it has racked up 1.5 million listens on Spotify and found an audience across the world in Japan and South Korea. She was named a Top 35 under 35 Jazz Musician by the CBC.
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Ellen Doty’s latest album, release on June 14, 2024. In a fractious world, “Every Little Scene” is how to soothe your soul. It’s rest at the end of a long day and a warm cup of coffee on a Sunday morning. The inspiration behind her latest album comes from the precipice of change in Ellen’s life: she wrote and recorded much of the album while pregnant with her first child. Entering this new era, Ellen is nostalgic, introspective and filled with every emotion, which she pours into each of the 12 new, original songs.