Joy Ellis - Piano

Adam Osmianski - Drums

Jonny Wickham - Double Bass

Mike De Souza - Electric Guitar

Joy Ellis is a pianist, singer and composer based in London. Joy has toured all over the UK supported by the Arts Council, England and Help Musicians UK performing her original music. Performance highlights include Manchester, Cheltenham and London Jazz Festivals, the Roundhouse in Camden, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. As a leader, Joy has released three critically acclaimed albums of her original compositions. Her most recent release ‘Peaceful Place’ was featured as Editor’s Choice in UK jazz periodical Jazzwise.

Joy’s original music explores her passion for jazz and improvisation, her love of groove and dance music, her classical roots as a pianist and the soulful, poetic aspects of being a singer-songwriter. She is heavily influenced by artists such as Esperanza Spalding, Camila Meza and Joni Mitchell.

This evening at the Vortex Joy will be performing music from all three of her albums on voice and piano alongside her quartet. She will also be previewing new music from an upcoming release.

‘Fantastically wistful ambiance and beautiful voice.’
Kevin Le Gendre, BBC Radio 3

‘Fiery improvisations from Ellis who provides well-structured hard-bop solos on piano and Fender Rhodes.’
John Lewis, The Guardian ----

‘Stylish maturity of composition and playing.’
Tony Benjamin, Jazzwise ---- (Editor’s Choice)

‘Highly original work that creates a world of it’s own.’
Chris Ingham, MOJO ----