Kat Ellis Ensemble has made their first studio recording and are ready to share it with the world! "Talking to Myself" is a collection of stories told through jazz, with many of the songs reimagined and reharmonized to evoke the band's interpretation of the lyrics.Kat's musical life is inspired by her love of swing dancing and connecting with others. She is a C.U. Boulder and Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts trained musician who is authentic and accessible. Her gift of expression and storytelling using her emotive voice lets her cover tunes ranging from reflective to torchy, witty to sorrowful. She is the featured vocalist with the Denver Jazz Orchestra and leads this quintet.Band members Eric Gunnison and Mark Simon both toured with Carmen McRae. Eric has played with Roberta Gambarini, Rene Marie, Chris Potter, Christian McBride… while Mark Simon has played with Ron Miles, Fred Hess, and Dale Bruning.Harold Summey toured with Sonny Rollins, and has played with Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Charles, and Gunther Schuller.Brad Goode has played alongside Curtis Fuller, Von Freeman, Ira Sullivan and Sheila Jordan, Red Rodney, and Rosemary Clooney.