Artist&Repertoire.co.uk - Artists - Jaz Ellington - Biography

Year Formed:

2000

Band Members:

Harvey Reid - Keys (MD) James Beat - Bass Michael Kiwanuka - Guitar Junior Kirton - Drums Michael Osbourne - Drums Jenny Adesanya - BV Aleysha Eve - BV

Influences:

Kirstie Ellington, Angela Estwick, Celia Estwick, Dionne & Michael Perrineau Daley, Kim Burrell, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill , Eska, Nayler Largie Aka Silky, Michael & Michelle Osbourne, Thunder, Clinton Jordan, Gillian, Paul W

Jaz Ellington is an alto/tenor soul singer living in south west London. He not only is a singer but also a songwriter and choir director. Listening to an eclectic selection of musical legends has influenced his versatile singing voice. Legends such as: Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross and more.

Currently, Jaz is pursing his solo music career doing various performances and showcases. He is also In the process of releasing a EP titled ‘so…this is me’ which should be available late may 08.

Jaz is also involved in numerous projects: The Renewal Project, House of Troops and The Wandsworth Community Gospel Choir. Everything Jaz is involved in is solely for the Kingdom of God and he wants to do nothing but make the kings praise glorious. Jaz’s subliminal message weighs between his encouraging audiences worldwide that ‘you can be anything you want to be with God as your successor’.