Melissa Ellis

Josie Award nominee jazz/blues artist, she possesses a voice and style that is unmatched by any other. A vocal power that packs a serious punch, add in her opulent tone and texture reminiscent of jazz’s golden age, her distinctive growl of the blues, and soulful delivery, she has concocted an unforgettable signature blend of blues, jazz, and blue-eyed soul with her charming, southern accent. Performances are high-energy and headlining quality.

Covers a wide variety of music within her style that ranges from classic jazz tunes, blues, to familiar popular tunes presented in her jazzy/soulful blend. Original work is also peppered within her set. She is the queen of ballads!

Over 30 years of professional experience which enables me to provide quality entertainment as well as work under pressure when the “unforeseen” arises. I provide contracts for work that protect both myself and the hiring client. My goal in every situation is to be mutually beneficial between myself and my clients.

Possesses an opulent tone and texture reminiscent of jazz’s golden age.

With her distinctive growl of the blues, and soulful delivery, she has concocted an unforgettable signature blend of blues, jazz, and blue-eyed soul. Her spicy southern drawl is only the cherry on top!

With her raw emotional sounds of blues & her training in jazz, her repertoire includes her original songs mixed with re-imaginings of familiar standards and classics that are presented in fresh new, intriguing ways, by classics from such artists as…Nina Simone, Beth Hart, Melody Gardot, Norah Jones, Van Morrison, Michael Buble, Elvis Presley, John Legend, Billy Joel, Louis Armstrong, Janis Joplin, Etta James, Brandi Carlile, Elton John, Patsy Cline, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Billie Holiday, Dusty Springfield, Al Green, Carly Simon, Big Maybelle, Ella Fitzgerald, Edith Piaf, Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, and more!

Music Type:

Covers of well known songs

Original music

Live Music

Main Music Style:

Jazz – Swing

All Music Styles:

Pop – Rock (before 2000), Soul – Funk, Jazz – Swing, Vintage RocknRoll – Blues, , Musical – TV/Movie – Bollywood

Performance language(s):

English

Size options:

1, 2 musician(s)

Vocal options:

Female Singer

Instrument options:

Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Keyboard – Piano, Percussion