Jeff Ellis (recording engineer)
| Jeff Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jeffrey Charles Ellis |
| Born |
July 16, 1984 Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Origin | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Genres | Pop, Contemporary R&B, Electro-Pop, Pop Rap, Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer |
| Years active | 2008-present |
Jeff Ellis (born July 16, 1984) is an American Grammy Award winning recording engineer, and Grammy nominated mix engineer.[1] His most notable work was featured on Frank Ocean's critically acclaimed album Channel ORANGE. [2]
Career
In 2009, after changing careers from finance to music, Jeff garnered an internship at EastWest Studios, formerly United/Western Recorders, where artists such as Frank Sinatra and The Beach Boys once recorded. When Jeff's internship expired he was asked to join the staff as an assistant musical engineer. [3]
In 2012, Jeff became the engineer for recording artist Frank Ocean when he arrived at EastWest Studios to record a track for his debut album, Channel Orange. Jeff developed a working relationship with Ocean and was offered the opportunity to freelance full-time on the remainder of the project. [3] Channel Orange was a critical success, earning Jeff a 2013 Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album, as well as a nomination for Album of the Year.[4] The album also includes the Record Of The Year-nominated track "Thinkin Bout You" a song in which Jeff mix engineered.[5]
Since going freelance, Jeff has worked with such notable artists such as Akon, Skylar Grey, and Kate Nash, whose album Made of Bricks hit #1 on the UK pop charts in 2007. [3]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 55th Grammy Awards[6] | |||
| Record of the Year[7] | "Thinkin Bout You" | Nominated | ||
| Album of the Year[7] | Channel Orange | Nominated | ||
| Best Urban Contemporary Album[7] | Won |
Notable Credits
| Year | Artist | Album | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Earl Sweatshirt | Doris | Engineer[8] |
| Kate Nash | Girl Talk | Engineer, Vocals (Background)[9] | |
| Skylar Grey | Don't Look Down | Vocal Engineer[10] | |
| 2012 | Frank Ocean | Channel Orange | Engineer, Mixer[11] |
| Odd Future | The OF Tape Vol. 2 | Engineer, Mixer[11] | |
| Shoshana Bean | O'Farrel Street | Mixer[12] | |
References
- ↑ The Recording Academy. "Grammy Nominees 2012". The Recording Academy. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ Himmelman, Jeff. "Frank Ocean Can Fly". The New York Times Magazine. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Baker, Craig. "Making Music with Grammy-winning audio engineer Jeff Ellis". The Money Side of Life. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ C.R.A.S, The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences. "Grad Spotlight: Jeff Ellis". The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ Clinch, Danny. "Grammys 2013: Full nominations list of the 55th Annual Grammy Awards". New York Daily News. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ "Grammys 2013: Complete list of nominees". latimes.com. December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 The Recording Academy. "55th Grammy Nominees and Winners". The Recording Academy. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ AllMusic. "Earl Sweatshirt - Doris - AllMusic Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ↑ AllMusic. "All Music Credits Jeff Ellis". All Music. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ AllMusic. "Skylar Grey - Don't Look Down - AllMusic Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 AllMusic. "All Music Credits Jeff Ellis". All Music. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ Discog. "Shoshana Bean - Discog Credits". Discog. Retrieved 16 July 2013.