Artist Representation
E'lissa Jones
Readers Choice – Best Solo Artist in 2009 of Orange County NY
— Times Herald Record
E'lissa jones is a professional singer, prolific songwriter, violinist, pianist, and guitarist. She is an exceptionally talented artist who possesses a dark and melancholy voice with a velvety quality reminiscent of jazz singers. Her songs embrace audiences with her powerful melodies and expressive lyrics. Influential styling ranges from folk music, jazz, rock, and R&B in her catalogue of over 250 original songs.
Born into a musically gifted family, E'lissa began singing and playing piano around the age of five. "At a very early age, my mother trained her girls to sing harmony and play the piano. At the age of 5 I remember my mother keeping us up late singing in thirds with one another. We were to be the next "Jones Girls." E'lissa wrote her first song at the age of seven and began studying violin at the age of ten. At eleven, she was writing love songs and short classical works for violin and piano. While classically trained as a violinist, E'lissa is largely self-taught as a vocalist and guitarist.
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This young artist performed background vocals with blues legend Wilson Pickett from 2001-2006 touring with Ray Charles, Al Green and many more. E'lissa in her Folk Music realm has also opened up for legend Pete Seeger, Steve Forbert, and has played violin for old favorites like Bobby Vee. E'lissa has recorded and released four albums "Shadows," "This Melodie," "Anymore," and her latest CD "Sweet as the Sun" was released April 2010. It is stunning and ready for public consumption. This CD is going to be a hit!
Currently, E'lissa plays violin in two string quartets "Vivace" and "Andante", and continues to perform her original material solo and with her backing band in the NY Tri-State Area.
"Wow! This is a woman with a strong, velvet smooth voice, who is bound to be a star."
— Casco Bay Weekly
"She sings messages of strength and wisdom simply by telling her own stories.and the songs are pretty."
— Skope Magazine
"Whether she's playing the world-wise woman, innocent little girl, or political rabble rouser, Jones has a great ear for style and melody that makes this particular Melodie most memorable."
— The Portland Phoenix
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Pure & Simple
Steven Lee, Barbara Lail, and Cliff Hicklen of PURE & SIMPLE are one of the most dynamic children's
and family music trios on the scene today. They sing about the lives of children. Their family and
community concerts, and in-school programs, involve themes on Friendship and Self-Esteem, Conflict
Resolution & Peace In Our World, Ecology and Enviromental Awareness, Literacy for Kids, Families
Here and Around the World, Personal Safety (includes substance abuse awareness), and Music for
toddlers & Preschoolers. PURE & SIMPLE has been widely praised for their fun, upbeat, and
Interactive music with programs ranging from preschoolers to older children and young adolescents.
They perform at schools, preschools, libraries, community centers, parent expos, town get-togethers,
parties, and corporate events. They will design a program with your needs in mind. The songs of PURE
& SIMPLE find the rich common ground between children and adults (parents, teachers, and
caretakers). PURE & SIMPLE blends highly accomplished musicianship, rich vocal harmony,
wonderful rapport with children, and poignant educational messages as well as sheer fun and
entertainment.
PURE & SIMPLE performed at the UNITED NATIONS "International Literacy Day"
hosted by Levar Burton of PBS's "Reading Rainbow". Their song, "Homework Blues" won the 1998
Children's Web Award for Best Song for Older Children and "When I Was Two" was a Finalist for Best
Song for Young Children. Steve is both a school psychologist and
songwriter Barbara brings a background in musical theatre guitar and songwriting while Cliff's vocal
talents include gospel, classical, and choir singing. Together. Steve, Barbara, and Cliff radiate the
magical appeal that makes PURE & SIMPLE simply delightful.
"The ability to see the world from an adult's and child's point-of-view is what makes Pure & Simple such a standout in the field of children's music."
— Paul Butler, Imagination Parade, WFDU
"We had a fabulous response to your performance...again, thank you for adding so much to the Smart Parent Expo."
— Susan Weissman, President, Smart Parent Expo
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