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Laura Ellis

Describing Here Lies Love, Tristan Smith of Jazz Ambassador Magazine writes, “Laura’s voice is amazing and harkens to mind the classic jazz greats of old. She proves that she can take on numerous jazz styles with ease. Her is delivery is superb.”

Protégé of Alan Paul, founding member of the acclaimed vocal group The Manhattan Transfer, Laura Ellis made her solo recording debut with the sensual and stirring Here Lies Love. It was released in 2005 on King Records Japan to rave reviews in Asia and the U.S.

Her 2011 release, Femme Fatale, featured music from her touring stage show of the same name. It features the music of Film Noir.

In 2013, she was featured in the award-winning video game, Contrast (Compulsion Games) for which she received outstanding reviews.

“The two standout tracks, without a shadow of a doubt, are the ones featuring Laura Ellis, whose mesmerizing, heaven-smooth vocals are unforgivably underused.”

Review- criticalgamer.co.uk

Laura’s latest release, Broken, Lovely is her most personal and creative to date. Arranged and conducted by John Rodby, it features songs of love: lost, found and illusive.

Laura tours the US with her three production shows (Kit and The Kats, Femme Fatale, and Cinema Sweethearts). As well as, headlining as a cabaret and jazz singer.

Raised in the great jazz town of Kansas City, she attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. Currently, makes her home in Los Angeles with her husband and son.

Gear

Shure, Countryman, Lectrosonics


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Recording

Laura Ellis - Femme Fatale (2011)

Laura Ellis - Femme Fatale (2011)

Source: Something Else!

The deeply talented Laura Ellis gets going quickly on Femme Fatale, as if in midsentence, on the knowing and lightly ribald “I've Been Kissed Before." As she sings a lyric about moving past previous relationships into new adventures, a brightly swinging horn section featuring Terry Harrington and Bob O'Donnell hit bright retorts, like a lover's friendly quarrel. The mood—neon-lit, after midnight, not unlike a black-and-white private eye movie—is set. In fact, each of the next nine tracks (like “I've Been ...

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Laura Ellis New CD Release: "Femme Fatale: Music, Movies and Mayhem"

Laura Ellis New CD Release: "Femme Fatale: Music, Movies and Mayhem"

Source: Michael Ricci

Laura Ellis is pleased to release the original soundtrack recording of her theatrical jazz show, Femme Fatale: Music, Movies and Mayhem. This CD features music from Film Noir motion pictures of 1940's and 1950's such as, “Blue Gardenia," “Again," and “Put The Blame On Mame." This is Ms. Ellis' second CD. Her first, Here Lies Love, was produced by legendary recording artist and founding member of the Manhattan Transfer.

About Laura Ellis

Born and raised in the great ...

"Laura Ellis has an exceptional talent. Her voice has a soothing warmth likened to an alto flute and a sensuality and intimacy in her performance that makes one feel like she is singing only to them. It was an absolute joy to produce her debut CD, Here Lies Love, and I look forward to watching her career sky rocket." Alan Paul, The Manhattan Transfer

Laura's voice is amazing and harkens to mind the jazz greats of old." -Tristan Smith, Jam Magazine

Cabaret scenes review http://cabaretscenes.org/2016/01/25/laura-ellis-jazz-in-the- shadows-songs-of-film-noir/

Laura was a delight! Her winning personality came across just as much as her beautiful voice. The song selections were perfect and delivered with just the right mix of sultry seduction and playfulness. All in all, the show was a hit.

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Primary Instrument

Vocals

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

My goal for all students is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their benefit. We will work on creating a solid foundation of breathing, posture and placement. And above all, to develop a greater sense of confidence in themselves and their abilities. Music is my passion and I hope to instill that passion in my students! 2015 rates are as follows: ½ hours lesson $30 1 hour lesson $50 Prepay 4 1-hour lessons for $185 Prepay 4 ½ hour lesson for $110 Please contact Laura at vintagevoicemusic at gmail.com for more information.

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Broken, Lovely

Self Produced
2016

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Femme Fatale

Self Produced
2011

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Here Lies Love

King Record Co., Ltd.
2005

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Videos

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