Ellis Hall, born in Savanna, Georgia, raised in Boston, is often labeled “genius”. Without musical boundaries he is the quintessential performer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, with a five-octave range. Hall has also made a mark with his incredible ability as a songwriter, arranger and producer.
Ellis has performed, recorded and collaborated with a vast variety of musical icons. Including Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, George Benson, Michael McDonald, John Mayer, Herbie Hancock, Earth Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, James Taylor, George Duke, Huey Lewis and the News and his musical mentor Ray Charles.
In the early years of his career, Ellis was featured as the lead vocalist performing with Kenny G. on his debut hit single, “What Does it Take.” He then joined the soul-stirring group Tower Of Power as lead vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter, arranger, and producer and enjoyed tremendous success as a member of the multi-platinum group, The California Raisins.
Ellis has been featured in the award winning TV shows including, “The Wonder Years”, and The 75th Oscars “Chicago” segment with Catherine Zeta Jones and Queen Latifa. Some of his film credits include “Big Momma’s House” with Martin Lawrence as well as Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If You Can” starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio.
He has also been a featured vocalist on soundtracks ranging from the TV series West Wing and NYPD Blue to films such as “Lion King II,” “Chicken Run,” “Bruce Almighty,” “A Day Without A Mexican” and “Polar Express”.
Ellis has the honor of being the only artist, other than Ray Charles, to be signed to Charles’ label Crossover Records. He performed and was introduced as Ray Charles’ protégé at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts where Mr. Charles received the National Visionary Leadership Project Award. This tribute has lead to his recent performances with various symphonies including the Pittsburg, Tucson, Nashville and Honolulu Orchestras. Ellis is proud to carry on the celebration of the soul legacy.
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Ellis! What's good! Thanx for the Add Bruh! I haven't seen you in a minute! I'm a come see your show for the Holidays! yoU better holla at Ya Boy! PeaCe~SpeEd (Bill)
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HI ELLIS: I WANT TO INVITE YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FANS AND GUEST TO JOIN ME FOR A LIVE CONCERT – CD RELEASE DANCE PARTY THIS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22ND – 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM AT THE NEW KOBE’S JAPANEESE STEAK HOUSE & MUSIC LOUNGE FEATURING EDDIE REDDICK'S NEW CD WITH SPECIAL GUEST WILL DONATO - THE ART-OF-SAX STEVE DONN & DENNIS RYAN - HEART~N~SOUL BAND 3001 SEAL BEACH BLVD. NORTH SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 ~OFF THE 405 FREEWAY @ SEAL BEACH BLVD. NEXT DOOR TO SPAGHETTINI’S~ THIS LIVE PERFORMANCE WILL BE RECORDED LIVE FOR CABLE TV FREE ADMISSION.
Happy Spring and a big mahalo for all your support for our projects! In addition to the Grammy for Best Hawaiian Music album, we have also won two Hawaii Music Awards: 'IKENA by Tia Carrere and myself for Contemporary Hawaiian, and Sunny Spaces, my solo project won in the Folk category.
Hey there, just stopped by to say hello and to wish you a good weekend! Great Stuff! Everytime I see you it makes me think of that, well, now old Tower of Power record you were on.
Hey Ellis! Sending you some love we Fox's miss you man. Anyway, we hope you are doing well. Freddie will be at Cafe Cordiale performing his new CD release Nov 13th hope to see you there. God bless! Chakalaka....
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