Jazz pianist, singer and composer based in London

Joy has toured all over the UK supported by the Arts Council, England performing her original music at various venues and festivals including Manchester, Cheltenham, Lancaster and London Jazz Festivals and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. As a leader, Joy has released three critically acclaimed albums of her original compositions. Her most recent release ‘Peaceful Place’ was featured as Editor’s Choice in UK jazz periodical Jazzwise. 

Joy’s original music explores her passion for jazz and improvisation, her love of groove and dance music, her classical roots as a pianist and the soulful, poetic aspects of being a singer-songwriter. She is heavily influenced by artists such as Esperanza Spalding, Camila Meza, Joni Mitchell and Nikki Iles.

‘Stylish maturity of composition and playing.’ Tony Benjamin, Jazzwise ★★★★ (Editor’s Choice)

‘Fiery improvisations from Ellis.’  John Lewis, The Guardian ★★★★

‘Fantastically wistful ambiance and beautiful voice.’  Kevin Le Gendre, BBC Radio 3