Born in Norway, Ellen Andrea Wang is a bassist and singer. She has been an influential force in Jazz and beyond. Her unique ability to blend styles in new ways distinguishes her as an artist who has a great sense of humor. Wang has always sought to blend Jazz and Pop with her collaborations with Marilyn Mazur and Manu Katche. The result is a unique, modern sound. Her performance and compositions balance the lyrical with rough, the acoustic and the electric. Closeness, Ellen Andrea Wang’s third studio record, features Wang on double basse and vocals with Rob Luft on guitar, and Jon Falt on drums. The album, which now seems to be prescient, is an adventurous mix traditional spirituals, soothing delivery, longing, and personal compositions. It also features two carefully chosen covers by Pat Metheny and Ornette Coleman (Lonely Woman). It is evident that the musicians have a strong connection as they approach each song with patience, and great care for it. from https://ellenandreawang.com
