WEDNESDAY January 21st, 8pm : Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper Quartet @OBSERVATORY

Elijah Jeffery Vocals

Eddie Gripper - Piano

Patrick Barrett-Donlon - Drums 

Nick Kacal - Double Bass

Written and recorded within eight weeks, this self-titled album marks the culmination of both musicians’ close working relationship and shared passion for songwriting. Featuring seven original songs and one never-before-heard adaptation of a 17th-century aria, Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper straddles the genres of progressive pop, indie folk, and alternative jazz.

Though both trained in jazz, their influences are wide-ranging. From the folk-inspired Shifting Seasons and the introspective ballad Because of You, to the art-pop of Close Your Eyes and a modern take on the Baroque aria Dido’s Lament, their music reflects a natural fusion of styles. The album embodies a growing desire for trans-genre collaboration, progressive songwriting, and storytelling in today’s streaming age.

“Both halves of the duo excel on this recording, both in their quality and restraint, but it is their joint passion for songwriting that shines brightest.” – Neil Duggan, All About Jazz

“This is a promising early career effort that would encourage anyone who hears it to go hear the duo in person.” – Stephen Graham, Marlbank