DAN ELLIS
PIANO | KEYBOARDS | MUSICAL DIRECTOR
"From pop to jazz, Dan is an intuitive accompanist who always brings his A game.”
Chadwick Johnson - Las Vegas singer / entertainer
Chadwick Johnson - Las Vegas singer / entertainer
“Dan Ellis is not only talented but he is a great music director and has a great demeanor with all who cross his path. Honored to have such a talent and great guy on board for me and my gang.”
Frankie Scinta – The Scintas
Frankie Scinta – The Scintas
“I have had the pleasure of working with Dan Ellis for many years, both in live performances and the recording studio. He is an extremely professional, talented and passionate musician as well as a wonderful person.”
Lena Prima – New Orleans based singer
Lena Prima – New Orleans based singer
“Dan Ellis is a consummate professional musician. I have played with him on many different venues, and he has always done an exceptional job.”
Ken Seiffert – Las Vegas musician / bass player
Ken Seiffert – Las Vegas musician / bass player
"Dan is an accomplished player in multiple genres/styles and is always happy to go the extra mile to ensure your gig is the best it can be. From accompanying a modest duo to directing the band in a full scale show, Dan is my go-to-guy!”
Robin Vincent – Swing City Dolls (producer / singer)
Robin Vincent – Swing City Dolls (producer / singer)
“Dan and I worked together on two of my “Nunsense” shows in Las Vegas. This guy is super talented both as a keyboard player and a musical director. A total professional and a great guy. I can recommend him without any reservations. I only wish he lived in New York so we could do more projects together.”
Dan Goggin - American writer / composer / lyricist for musical theater
Dan Goggin - American writer / composer / lyricist for musical theater
“Dan is a versatile and excellent pianist, a joy to work with!”
Naomi Mauro – Las Vegas jazz singer
Naomi Mauro – Las Vegas jazz singer
“I highly recommend the talents of Dan Ellis. He’s a very skilled and talented pianist, musical director, and can play left hand bass.”
Ned Mills – Las Vegas musician / musical director
Ned Mills – Las Vegas musician / musical director
DAN ELLIS
Pianist / Keyboardist / Vocalist / Musical Director
One of the most requested accompanists in Las Vegas, Dan Ellis was born in Green Bay, WI and graduated Cum Laude from St. Norbert College with a degree in music theory and composition. Following graduation, Dan took to the seas as a Bandleader and Musician Supervisor for Carnival Cruise Lines, where he met his soon-to-be wife Vicki. Upon moving to Las Vegas, Dan became the leader of one of the longest-running lounge bands in the history of Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Classic Jazz Band, and performed with them at numerous jazz festivals in the U.S. and abroad, including the Guinness Jazz Festival in Ireland. He has played countless shows up and down the strip, and served as pianist and/or musical director for many of them. Dan also toured Japan three times with Sheena Easton, and he is currently musical director for Rich Little, Frankie Scinta (the Scintas), and assistant music director /pianist / organist at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He and Vicki have two sons; Chris and Matt. They currently reside in Henderson, just outside of Las Vegas.
BIO/RESUME HIGHLIGHTS
- Bandleader/Musician Supervisor for Carnival Cruise Lines
- Leader of Las Vegas Classic Jazz Band
- Musical Director for Nunsense Las Vegas
- Musical Director for Drinkin’ Singin’ Swingin’
- Played Legends in Concert, Rat Pack is Back, Vegas the Show, Country Superstars
- Three tours of Billboard Clubs in Japan with Sheena Easton
- Assistant MD/pianist/organist St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
- Musical Director for Frankie Scinta (The Scintas)
- Musical Director for Rich Little
MISC TRAITS & ABILITIES
- Can play ALL styles
- Very organized and easy to get along with
- Very professional, punctual
- Can provide lead and background vocals
- Can play solo, provide vocal and instrumental duos, trios, or any group size
- Energetic and always willing to go the extra mile for a client
REPERTOIRE & SONGLIST
Rat Pack, Sinatra, Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Billy Joel, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Maroon 5, Elvis, Motown, Eagles, Michael Jackson, Beatles, Classical, and more...
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