John Ellis

A versatile and imaginative saxophonist, John Ellis plays a forward-thinking brand of post-bop, mixed with wide-ranging influences from New Orleans jazz, R&B, funk, classical and modern creative elements. Since emerging in New York during the late '90s, Ellis has released a number of highly regarded albums, including 2002's Roots, Branches and Leaves, 2008's Dance Like There's No Tomorrow, and 2015's Charm; the latter of which featured his adventurous combo Double-Wide. Ellis has also collaborated on several large-scale theatrical works with playwright Andy Bragen, including 2...