Pianist Dan Ellis

One of the most requested accompanists in Las Vegas, Dan Ellis was born in Green Bay, WI and graduated Cum Laude from St. Norbert College with a degree in music theory and composition. Following graduation, Dan took to the seas as a Bandleader and Musician Supervisor for Carnival Cruise Lines, where he met his soon-to-be wife Vicki. Upon moving to Las Vegas, Dan became the leader of one of the longest-running lounge bands in the history of Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Classic Jazz Band, and performed with them at numerous jazz festivals in the U.S. and abroad, including the Guinness Jazz Festival in Ireland. He has played countless shows up and down the strip, and served as pianist and/or musical director for many of them. Dan also toured Japan three times with Sheena Easton, and he is currently musical director for Rich Little, Frankie Scinta (the Scintas), and assistant music…