chris abelen -  a fresh take on jazz

Modern jazz, funk, and pop come together with straight-eighth grooves, smooth textures, and catchy melodies.

The tunes blend different styles, drawing inspiration from Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and the late 20th-century Amsterdam jazz scene while incorporating modern elements like samples and beats that lend it a more upbeat, danceable energy—much like the vibe of "The Hall Revisited" and "At Home" from the EP Cubicle Life. 
The compositions also pays tribute to vocal greats such as Amy Winehouse and Ella Fitzgerald, celebrating their timeless influence on jazz and soul through subtle melodic phrasing and emotive vocal textures woven into the arrangements.