Ellen Doty is a soulful singer-songwriter from Calgary, Alberta with a world-class voice and a classic sound. Citing influences from legendary singers like Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald to modern artists like Lauryn Hill and Norah Jones, Doty's music is a collection of genres and styles - rich, sultry, smooth vocals blend effortlessly with jazzy guitar chords, funky horns shots, bluesy Hammond organ, and driving pop-r&b grooves. Her new single 'That's Love' is set to be released in April 2013 with a five song EP to follow in May. She is currently writing with long-time collaborator / guitarist Josh Crowhurst and recording with Producers Spencer Cheyne and Craig Newnes at The Station Recording Co. along with some of Canada's best studio musicians. The songs on her EP range from intimate, jazz-infused ballads (Come Closer) to driving Latin-pop (Why Can't You Be My Man?). She is excited to bring her music to the masses - ""I love to write, perform, and record music. They are all very different, yet essential parts of being an artist today. Writing helps me to explore my creative side and is especially fun in a collaborative setting, whereas recording and performing live are wonderful outlets for sharing my music with others." Originally from Okotoks, Alberta, Doty has been a performer since age five. In her early years she sang at church choir and competed in the Youth Talent Showdown at the Calgary Stampede. She went on to study vocal jazz at Carleton University in Ottawa, ultimately performing in their prestigious Talent Showcase. She also sang at the Canadian University Music Society Congress in the summer of 2009. She now lives in Calgary and performs regularly at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel and Wine-Ohs and also sings with the University Jazz Band and Primetime Big Band under the direction of Dave Jones. This has given her the opportunity to work with many world-class jazz musicians including Al Kay and Pat Labarbera. Doty released her first CD in August 2012. The EP displays a more traditional jazz sensibility and features the playing of Adam Cormier on drums (Hey Ocean), co-writer / guitarist Josh Crowhurst, Kodi Hutchinson (Chronograph Records) on Bass, Derek Stoll on Piano, Pat Belliveau on Sax, Carsten Rubeling on trombone, and Trumpeter Jim Murray. This led her to New York in September of 2012 where she was invited to study with Robert White of Juilliard and perform with legendary Drummer Dave Mancini. The disc was well received by fans and media alike and her original composition “Love You First” was played heavily on many independent radio stations including CBC Radio and Alberta's own CKUA. She was also selected as a top twenty finalist for the show Canada’s Got Talent out of four thousand submissions in the spring of 2012. Now focusing on original material and a career as a solo recording and performing artist, Doty is writing and recording material for upcoming releases - the new EP in May and a follow-up album in September. She is also prepping a video release of her new single 'That's Love' for April and plans to tour her new EP over the summer of 2013. Her touring band features an all-star cast of young Canadian musicians including Adam Cormier on drums (Hey Ocean!), Dan Reynolds on piano, Conrad Good on bass, and co-writer Josh Crowhurst on guitar. “Ellen Doty is a rising star on the Canadian music scene. The uniquely intimate, sultry and bluesy quality of her vocal style is utterly captivating." - James K. Wright, Ph.D. Associate Professor & Supervisor of Performance Studies, School for Studies in Art & Culture: Music, Carleton University Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.