Jazz Articles about Elena Kapeleris

Elena Kapeleris: Introduction

by Jerry D'Souza
May 21, 2009

Elena Kapeleris makes her debut as a singer and saxophonist with Introduction. Kapeleris studied saxophone with Pat LaBarbera, who placed emphasis on learning the words to jazz standards. She soon began singing lessons and went on to perform both as a singer and saxophonist.

Of the seven tunes here, four are duets with guitarist Tom Juhas, whose chord work urges the song onward. The two work in beautiful consonance, the high mark being “I'm in the Mood For ...