Joy Ellis Trio

Joy Ellis is a jazz pianist, singer and composer based in London. Joy’s third album ‘Peaceful Place’ was released to critical acclaim in March 2022 with long-time collaborators Henrik Jensen on double bass and drummer Adam Osmianski. Due to the hugely positive reception of the album, Joy will be touring with the trio again in Autumn 2023/Spring 2024 to promote the album’s re-release on vinyl. 

Moving through the pandemic Joy felt there were no words she could sing to capture the grief and sense of loss that she and other people she knew had experienced. Therefore she decided to compose an album with no vocals at all performing on her first love, the piano. Her new material has a relaxed and minimalist vibe in keeping with the album’s title, ‘Peaceful Place’.

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 and London Jazz Festivals and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. The release of ‘Peaceful Place’ is generously supported by Help Musicians Do It Differently Fund.

‘Evocative, completely immersive, and unapologetically beautiful.’ - Mike Gates, UK Vibe ★★★★★

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

‘The best recording she’s made to date’. - Peter Jones, All About Jazz ★★★★ 1/2

‘The sheer beauty of these songs and the meaning of the melodies stay with you long after they have finished playing, making this a real triumph out of adversity and one that is sure to stand the test of time.’ - Juno Records

‘Sparkling new album’. - Jez Nelson, Jazz FM

‘A shimmering triumph’. - Chris Philips, Jazz FM

‘Peaceful Place variously reminds of Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau and Bill Evans. Its unbroken atmosphere is testament to the trio’s chemistry, their musicianship never overwhelming the material’. - Andy Cowan, MOJO Magazine