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Artist description
This magical ensemble incorporates the spirit of Celtic and the soul of the American jazz
idiom, blended with other international music into a collection of original works and traditional
sounds that will take you into the 21st century. The performances of this 5 piece instrumental
ensemble are influenced by the music of the British Isles—with a twist. |
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Music Style
Neo-Celtic |
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Musical Influences
Mannheim Steamroller, Bela Fleck, Capercaillie |
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Similar Artists
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Artist History
Popular fiddlist Theresa Ellis performs with some unusual instruments, along with the
traditional acoustic violin. Endorsed Artist with Zeta Music Systems, she plays the Zeta MIDI
Jazz Violin, and the Zeta Strados electric violin. Composer/arranger Jimmy Franklin is featured
on various key-boards, and composer Jim Logue on saxophones, wind controller, penny whistle
and percussion. Steve Wesson covers guitar and bass guitar. Mark “Hondo” Hahn plays a
drumset that is electric, but sounds clearly acoustic. “June Apple/Kitchen Girl” from their
Traveler album is featured on a compilation CD released with the monthly publication Keltika
Magazine, March 1998, distributed in Italy, Germany, and Spain. |
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Group Members
Theresa Ellis,
Jimmy Anglesey,
Jim Logue,
Steve Wesson,
Mark Hahn |
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Instruments
Electric, Acoustic and MIDI Fiddle, Keyboards, Electric, Acoustic & MIDI Winds, Electric Drums and Perc., Electric Bass |
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Albums
Traveler |
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Press Reviews
“[Ellis & Franklin] provided a delightful evening with a
broad range of Irish-influenced music performed with
a high level of skill and real flair for showman-ship.
It’s an experience that I recommend highly to any
music lover.”
Don Baker,
Deseret News |
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Location
West Jordan, UT - USA |
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