Nineteen year old Kalen Henry grew up in an eclectic musical cradle. The daughter of a schoolteacher and a musician, Kalen included the music of several generations and genres in her childhood tapestry. From Stravinsky to Imagine Dragons, music always had a profound effect on her.
Her debut project “Not Forgotten” is an exploration of one of her favorite artists: the one and only Nat King Cole. Although his music primarily comes from the American Songbook and is typically performed by jazz musicians, Kalen has taken a different approach. Elements of Bluegrass, Folk and Americana intermix to put these brilliant songs into a fresh light. Kalen carefully ordered the songs of “Not Forgotten” to create the arc of a love story-- a journey that begins with self-discovery, passes through infatuation, explores love, endures heartbreak, and acknowledges the power of memories. Everything is done with a commitment to the highest level of musicality and creativity.
Her debut project “Not Forgotten” is an exploration of one of her favorite artists: the one and only Nat King Cole. Although his music primarily comes from the American Songbook and is typically performed by jazz musicians, Kalen has taken a different approach. Elements of Bluegrass, Folk and Americana intermix to put these brilliant songs into a fresh light. Kalen carefully ordered the songs of “Not Forgotten” to create the arc of a love story-- a journey that begins with self-discovery, passes through infatuation, explores love, endures heartbreak, and acknowledges the power of memories. Everything is done with a commitment to the highest level of musicality and creativity.
