Laura Ellis, The Vintage Voice

Audiences can expect outstanding vocals and stage presence. And, depending on the what it desired, either an intimate audience-engaged performance or beautiful atmosphere for a special event. Laura is known for her vintage stylings, but is happy to tailor the event to your needs.

The number of musicians is variable for budgets for vocalist and piano or guitar to quintets or more.

Planners can expect prompt responses and reliable communication and execution of ideas and plans.

Laura Ellis Singer and recording artist, Laura Ellis was born and raised in the great jazz town of Kansas City and now calls Los Angeles her home. Her broadcast credits include History Channel’s Route 66 and Modern Marvels documentaries, the HBO Carnivale series, a commercial appearance with Della Reese, and ABC’s Modern Family.

Protégé of Alan Paul from the Grammy-award winning vocal ensemble, The Manhattan Transfer, Laura Ellis has performed for concert, festival, and cabaret audiences across the country. Her specialty is America’s favorite music, from decades past to the present. In a four-year, critically acclaimed, run of The Vintage Voice, she sang the songs of America’s Greatest Generation. On national tour with The Wonderelles, she and her co-stars channeled the music and moods of the famous “girl groups.” She currently tours as the star of three shows. Femme Fatale: Music, Movies, and Mayhem, bringing film noir, its seedy characters, and memorable music to life and to the stage. Cinema Sweethearts, offers songs of the American “girl next door” starlets, while cabaret show Temptation - Songs of the Movie Sirens takes on the more seductive of the screen heroines. Her newest production, Kit and the Kats – Remember when? celebrates the day of teen idols and first romance, petticoats and pompadours, with music from the late 50’s and early 60’s; Kit and the Kats premieres in Fall 2013 featuring singers, musicians, dancers, and film.
An ardent fan of classic noir movies and their music, Ms. Ellis has been delighted to perform for the Noir City Film Festival at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco for the past few years, as well as at the renowned Jazz Alley in Seattle. Her noir vocals are featured, as she sings the character of Kat, on the video game Contrast, released in 2013 by Compulsion Games.
Laura Ellis has recorded two CD’s. Contemporary vocal jazz album, Here Lies Love, was produced by Alan Paul. Her 2011 release, Femme Fatale, features the classic songs from the dangerous dames of film noir.

Please contact Laura about what your requirements are. She is able to bring PA system or work with an existing system.