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 Hall 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 Hall
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”.
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Ellis Hall 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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