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.

Website: www.ellishall.com

CONTACT INFO: 
Parker Gray Management (www.parkergray.net) Phone: (818) 53 MUSIC