Robin McKelle / Kenny Barron - Impressions of Ella Format:CD The legendary guitarist John Abercrombie

The legendary guitarist John Abercrombie plays a guest role on 4 of the tracks

the Rolling Stones and the Velvet Underground inspired the album

from her early aspirations growing up in the former Soviet Union

they resided under one roof

Robin McKelle / Kenny Barron - Impressions of Ella Format:CD The legendary guitarist John Abercrombie?"For me, "Impressions of Ella" feels like a homecoming of sorts. Like a family reunion after years of separation. A reconnection with the music that fueled my most formative musical years and it was Ella Fitzgerald that left quite an impression. I admired the effortless way she made herself a part of the band, even though she was the star. Her powerful voice and explosive scat to the most delicate tones had me hooked. I wanted to celebrate her and