Jen Ambrose blends folk, blues and world music into an earthy style that is in one moment melodic and subtle, and in the next deep and gritty. Her vocals are strong, soulful and penetrating, supported by a guitar style that ranges from driving rhyth [+]Jen Ambrose blends folk, blues and world music into an earthy style that is in one moment melodic and subtle, and in the next deep and gritty. Her vocals are strong, soulful and penetrating, supported by a guitar style that ranges from driving rhythms to intricate finger and flat-picking. The poetry of her lyrics speaks to a changing humanity within a changing world, they sing to what is real, natural and raw.
Jen has been heard in a diversity of settings from performing her bluesy originals for the Ashland Blues Festival to accompanying local belly-dance troupes with vocals, flute, and percussion. This range of technique creates a unique signature sound that Jen cultivates in her music.
"From a gentle demeanor Jen unleashes the surprising power of her voice which easily covers a wide range both vocally and emotionally. Her live performances are charged with a vibrant energy that transforms the simple boundaries of song to carry the audience into other realms." - Laughing Raven Music
"Jen Ambrose's music inspires within us a reverence for living, and a deep hope that humankind can live and love in peace. Her mystical soul and vibrant sound blend with powerfully poetic lyrics, transforming the audience to a magical place, where life is sacred." Steve Traisman: Producer, Ashland Country Fair, Ashland, OR
"It is so rare to hear such pureness in a voice, but then to add innocence, raw emotion and sophistication to that voice makes an incredible piece of work and I haven't even mentioned the poetry, which can stand by itself." - Janet Brown, Horseheads, NY
Biography:
I was born and raised in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State - influenced by the colorful rolling hills of deciduous trees in Autumn and the snowy winters. My love of music humbly began in the church choir at 4. There I learned to sing and read music. Then, after my folks salvaged an old piano from a recent flood, I started teaching myself piano and begged for piano lessons. In grade school I started playing flute, oboe and continued singing. I would write small solo and duet pieces for woodwind and piano, inciting my sister to play along (but to no avail). I loved practicing for hours on end and, being a very shy child, I found music to be a natural expression for s
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