Ray Ellis And His Orchestra

Swing and Big Band Era Orchestra

Ray Ellis was a prominent American record producer, arranger, and conductor. Born on July 28, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he had a prolific career that spanned several decades from the 1950s through the 1980s. Ellis is known for his work in various genres including pop, jazz, and easy listening. He worked with a wide array of artists and was particularly noted for his collaborations with Billie Holiday on her album "Lady in Satin," which was released in 1958. This album is considered one of Holiday's most revered recordings and features lush orchestral arrangements by Ellis that complemented Holiday's emotive vocal style.