Listening reveals more than jazz in Alberta singer Ellen Doty's sound

At first glance, Ellen Doty is a jazz singer, but listening and reading might alter that perception.
Her 2014 full-length debut disc, Gold, has the look of a jazz album; the Calgary-based chanteuse is appearing at a mostly jazz venue (Yardbird Suite) this Friday; and her lithe, breathy voice reveals a distinct knowledge of jazz phrasing and harmonies. But that’s only part of her story.
The first clue that Gold isn’t a typical jazz album is in the credits, the all-original songs,