Ellis Williams performing a hip jazz standard by Freddie Hubbard.  Red Clay was originally featured in Hubbard's first album under the CTI Label and seventh overall album "Red Clay" in 1970 and ran for over 12 minutes. 

This cover was recorded in a live studio on the campus of Norfolk State University in 2012 with some very gifted musicians.

Trumpet - Ellis Williams
Piano - Darius Mines 
Bass Guitar - James Fields
Upright Bass - Alfredo Cariño-Rosario
Drums - Gerald Watkins 

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Red Clay (Cover)

Sometimes WE are the biggest obstacle to overcome.  Get in the bulldozer and knock those walls down!  

Written by Ellis Williams, produced by Donovan Capron.

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Bulldozer

A dedication to the beauty and aura of the black woman. Brown Lips is a nostalgic experience influenced by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, and Musiq Soulchild.

Written and Produced by Ellis Williams

Brown Lips

Listeners were so intrigued by Ellis’ Euphoria that he had to come back for another joy ride! Call To Battle is the opportunity for fans to reach the studio musician on a much more personal and intimate level. The songwriter expresses his deepest and darkest emotions throughout this album while still achieving his signature sound that is raw and exciting!

Mystic Safari

Where Do We Go From Here?

What's Love

Fixed On The Groove

Braving Darkness

This Is The Call

Ellis Williams is a professional recording artist who has earned a reputation as a musician whose music holds no boundaries. A vocalist and trumpet virtuoso, his music commands attention for the powerful energy it radiates. 

With over twenty-five years in the music business, he has worked with various genres from Jazz, Funk, R&B, and more. The gifted musician stands tall as an experimental artist with an open heart. 

An Afro Cuban American born in Brooklyn, New York, he now resides in Richmond, Virginia. Music made its mark from an early age; stepping into a recording studio with his mother fueled his musical vision.
After obtaining a place at Norfolk State University, he received a Bachelors in Music Media and later a Master's in Business Entertainment from Full sail University. 

In 2016, "Call the Battle" was released, an eleven-track album with various collaborators; it peaked on the CMJ Jazz charts. Performing at multiple events, he has played at Busch Gardens, Carnival Cruise Line and appeared at festivals throughout the eastern United States. 

In 2017, Ellis founded "E Willz Entertainment,” a company that focuses on "artist & brand development." The company is soon set to release the "E Willz Entertainment Music Library." 

An informative music artist, Ellis is the producer & host of “Trumpet Vybes," a podcast which explores the world of the music industry through the perspective of a trumpeter. In addition, he shares his talent on Twitch, presenting the live media show “The All-From-One Experience." 
The trumpeter is also working with "Good Shot Judy,” a high octane swing band from Virginia.

Ellis Williams is an inspirational musical storyteller.

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