John Ellis

Too many caption options for this... But grateful for any chance to play music with other people. Thanks @sung_helen for making it happen!

It’s been one of the great blessings of my life to get to know and play music with this man, the legendary @drlonniesmith His new record, Breathe, just came out on Blue Note. Check it!

Merry Christmas!

All Things Bright

All Things Bright. In 2018 I began an experiment. I embarked on a quest to record more often, more informally, and more sustainably. After putting out 10 records, most of them self-produced and self-funded, I was realizing that the model I’d been attempting to follow was hopelessly flawed. I was never breaking even on these recordings, let alone making money, and so I’d have to spend several years recovering from my losses between each album. The recovery period would b...Continue reading

Thanks Ben Goldberg. Miss you, brother!

Happy to have been a part of this beautiful version of Silent Night with these amazing musicians. Laila Biali is unstoppable! Making such beautiful music during these crazy times!

Thanksgiving and transformation. Love and blessing to all! @ Thanksgiving

Scene on E. 7th St. Whoo hoo!!!!!

Been working hard...but mostly in the basement...and mostly on clarinet. Hats off to the badasses I know that play both clarinet and saxophone really well. Hell of an undertaking. Oh, and speaking of hats - this one was made by @crispydumpling