Local saxophonist shared stage
with some of the best
Lance Ellis, a retired U.S. Postal Worker, is a jazz saxophnist whose
music has been described as distinctive. He has shared the stage with the
likes of War, Irma Thomas, The Emotions, Sunpie, Mem Shannon, Chubby Carrier,
and George Porter Jr. His album, entitled Just Curious, was released
by Landlord Records and has been well-received and features a host of talented
musicians, such as Derek Dabs, keyboard programming, Loyd Daly, keyboards,
Jamil Williams and Anthony Brown on guitars, twin brother Larry Ellis on
drums, Johnny Metoyer on bass, Kenyatta Simon on percussion, Jackie Banks
on organ, Bobby Magee piano, and background vocals by YaDonna Wise, Dorene
Wise Carter, and Timothy Williams. |
