In April, Ellen directed the U-M Jazz Ensemble at the Next Generation Festival , part of the 51st Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, California. The Jazz Ensemble was selected as a finalist in the college big band competition, eventually placing a close second.

Ellen ran her second Boston Marathon April 15, finishing in 3:53:17 and took third in her age group in her first trail ultramarathon, the 50k Ice Age 50/50.

Ellen spent three weeks visiting Nepal in May and June 2007, including a trek to Everest Base Camp and several benefit concerts in the Kathmandu area.

The University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble, which Ellen directs, performed to rave reviewsat the International Association for Jazz Education conference in New York City January 11, 2007 with guest artist David Liebman.

Ellen ran the New York Marathon in November 2006 to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Ellen raised $6375 for the Foundation. If you would like to help, you can make a donation on Ellen’s LAF fundraising page here.

 

 

 

“Ellen Rowe's new release is a beautifully balanced and inspired journey, that showcases her abilities as a strong conceptualist pianist and band leader. Everyone contributes exciting performances throughout.”

–Geri Allen

“...a gifted composer who can move with ease from thumb-popping funk to straight-ahead be-bop.”

–Kansas City Star

"The best possible role model for young women trying to make it in jazz.”

–Arizona Daily Star

   
   

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