Melissa Ellis Jazz Singer from Nashville, TN

THE SOUTHERN SPITFIRE OF JAZZ! Melissa Ellis possesses an unmatched vocal style and power that packs one serious punch making her The Southern Spitfire of Jazz! With her versatile maneuverings between a warm opulent tone and texture, reminiscent of classic jazz sirens, to her soulful delivery and distinctive growl of the blues, Melissa has concocted an unforgettable signature blend of jazz and blues coupled with her charming, southern accent. A 2022 Josie Award Jazz/Blues Vocalist Nominee and a 2020 International Blues Challenge quarterfinalist, her most recent EP "Live: In the House" is a live concert album that includes familiar jazz/blues melodies, but also features her song "Dirty Little Secret" that has been receiving play on jazz airwaves. Melissa attends Berklee College of Music, has opened for Leigh Nash, toured Europe, and is currently in the early stages of collaborating on a jazz project with jazz piano virtuoso, John Colianni (of Mel Torme and Anita O'Day bands, to name a few).