Rose Ellis is a singer, lyricist and songwriter originally from The Netherlands, who is based in New York City. Rose started her studies in jazz music in 2007 at the Prince Claus Conservatory and was finalist in the Dutch Jazz Vocalist competition. In 2011 she received the prestigious Huygens Talent Scholarship from the Dutch government to pursue a master’s degree in jazz performance at the Aaron Copland School of Music in New York City. She moved to New York in September 2011, and received her Master’s degree in 2013.

Photo: Shervin Lainez

‘Like Songs Like Moons’ is steeped in the jazz tradition and demonstrates a remarkable sensitivity for melody and words. The title is inspired by the poem ‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou. The 11 songs include ‘Early In The Morning’ that was awarded with the Herb Alpert Young Composers Award from the ASCAP-foundation, a prize to encourage young gifted composers. And a poignant version of the song Preacher Boy, written by Billie Holiday that she never recorded.

“Rose Ellis comes off as a confident girl next door. Warm sunlight!” – Jazzweekly
“Rose Ellis brings to jazz a voice as clear as a bell and unafraid to take chances” – All About Jazz

Rose Ellis - vocals;
Glenn Zaleski – piano;
Pablo Menares -bass;
Ross Pederson - drums.