Elena Pinderhughes has released “a rose in bloom,” the latest single from her debut album, i hope you feel it too, arriving October 23. Released October 19, the intimate track offers another perspective on the flutist, composer, and vocalist’s artistry, placing her voice alongside the instrument that has defined her musical journey.
Rooted in jazz and enriched by R&B and neo-soul, “a rose in bloom” explores the kind of love that allows people to feel safe enough to embrace who they are. Pinderhughes describes the song as a reflection of both self-love and the warmth found in meaningful relationships, with an emphasis on the quiet moments that make personal growth possible.
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“I think there’s something really beautiful about the kind of love that makes you feel safe enough to slow down and just be yourself,” Elena Pinderhughes said. “That’s the feeling I was experiencing when we made ‘a rose in bloom,’ and I wanted the song to hold onto that warmth.”
The single follows “ring ring” and “life goes on,” featuring saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, which helped introduce the musical direction of i hope you feel it too. The 12-track album also features frequent collaborators Chief Adjuah, who appears on “charm,” and Samora Pinderhughes, Elena’s brother, who contributes to “on the wind.” Other titles include “before I knew your name,” “if i’m being honest,” “510,” “yours, still,” “over there,” “where the body keeps secrets” and “dancing through time.”
For Elena Pinderhughes, the project represents a defining step after more than a decade of working alongside artists across jazz, hip-hop, R&B and beyond. She has toured with Herbie Hancock, performed at Coachella with Future and Metro Boomin, and contributed to recordings by Giveon, Victoria Monét, Ambrose Akinmusire, Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding, Common and Terrace Martin. Her work with collaborators has amassed more than 40 million streams, while her performances have taken her to Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the White House. She has also appeared in ensembles on NPR’s Tiny Desk four times.
Those experiences have shaped an album that challenges the idea of jazz as music meant primarily for preservation or formal appreciation.
“The jazz that raised me is music for life: dancing, falling in love, Friday nights with friends,” she said, explaining her desire to bring the genre closer to those experiences. Across i hope you feel it too, she aims to balance jazz tradition with the movement and emotional immediacy of R&B and neo-soul, creating music that is both personal and accessible.
Elena Pinderhughes will bring the new material to the stage following the album’s release, with performances scheduled for November 2–3 at New York’s Blue Note, November 4 at The Loft at City Winery Philadelphia, November 6 at Judson’s in Orlando and November 7 at Vermont Jazz Center in Brattleboro.
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