Jason Ellis

Raleigh, NC

$150 to $1600

Travels up to 150 miles

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Overview

Jason Ellis is a highly skilled keyboardist and solo performer in the Triangle are of Raleigh NC. He covers a wide variety of genres, from pop, rock, classic rock, funk, jazz, soul / r&b, country, and more. He studied at Berklee College of Music and has performed in local venues for more than 20 years. For your next event, be sure to have Jason Ellis perform his piano wizardry and your guests will be entertained and amazed.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Ashlie B.

December 15, 2025
Verified review

Prompt and Delivered Beautifully

Was exactly what we needed

Hired as: Pianist


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Kristine B.

December 10, 2023
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Amazing pianist!

Jason showed up the time we gave him and was ready to play for when our guests entered. He played Christmas music beautifully and made our Christmas party joyous. We would recommend him with 5 stars!

Hired as: Pianist


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Matthew C. T.

December 3, 2023
Verified review

Wonderful Piano Player

Jason was Terrific. He did everything he could to make our event a Success!
We had a singalong and we requested for him to plsy ten songs. He did so without complaint. After that he entertained the crowd with his own medley of Holiday Songs! Just Beautiful to Hear!
Thanks Jason!

Hired as: Pianist

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Booking information

Price range: $150 to $1600

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

About

Jason Ellis is a highly skilled keyboardist and solo performer in the Triangle are of Raleigh NC. He covers a wide variety of genres, from pop, rock, classic rock, funk, jazz, soul / r&b, country, and more. He studied at Berklee College of Music and has performed in local venues for more than 20 years. For your next event, be sure to have Jason Ellis perform his piano wizardry and your guests will be entertained and amazed.

Additional booking notes

none (fully equipped)

Services offered

Set list

Africa
Who’s Cryin Now
Dancing in the moonlight
I’ve been waiting for a girl like you
Just the two of us
Brandi
Tin man
Still the Same
True
Stepping Out
Don’t Dream it’s Over
Always on my mind
Lights
It’s still rock and roll to me
Rocket Man
Daniel
Landslide
She’s Always a Woman
Change the World
Brown Eyed Girl
Breaking Us in two
Your Song
Don’t let the Sun go down on me
That’s just the way it is
Piano Man
Summer Breeze
My Life
Tiny Dancer
I Guess That’s Why they call it...
Sailing
Here Comes the Sun
Sweet Caroline
American Pie
Let it Be
Only the Good Die Young
Cat’s in the Cradle
Desparado
Candle in the Wind
You Can Go Your Own Way
Valerie
Movin’ Out
Mrs Robinson
Tequila Sunrise
Did you ever see the Rain
Ribbon In the sky
Hello, my friend, hello
and many more...

Influences and inspiration

Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Joe Jackson, The Eagles, The Police, Van Morrison, The Beatles, America, Neil Diamond, Steely Dan, Tom Petty, Steve Miller, The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, The Beach Boys, many others

Setup requirements

none (fully equipped)

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