Ella Sophie

Ella Sophie Dunbar-Wilcox, an exciting new voice in the jazz scene, is a vocalist, pianist, composer and arranger based in Los Angeles. Currently pursuing a Master of Music at USC Thornton, Ella is honing her craft while performing, teaching and recording music.

Upcoming gigs

Ella Sophie Quartet at Sam First
May 21st 7:30-10:30 

“Ella Sophie is a talented young singer with a deep foundation in jazz. She is able to command the stage with elegance and refinement, and presents her music in a way that feels creative and personal.” - Luciana Souza

Listen to Ella Sophie’s debut EP

Recorded in 2024 at Tritone Recording in Los Angeles with Josh Nelson, Alex Frank and Ryan Shaw.

Available to stream on all platforms.

Praise forAlmost Love:

“There is an ease, a certain cool, teased out by her playful phrasing and minimal but deft touches of vibrato. Much of that is technique but there is much more on display here. She draws you in, conveys intimacy as she tells a story and makes you a believer.” - John Fenton, reviewer for Jazz Local.com

Media

Ella Sophie at Sam First with Josh Nelson, Alex Frank and Ryan Shaw

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I’m really looking forward to performing at @samfirstbar again on the 21st of May! I’ll be singing new arrangements and compositions of mine with an amazing band of @joshnelson_music, @alexanderfrankmusic and @ryanshawdrums. You can get t
Thank you to the Thornton jazz orchestra for performing my composition Sign of the Bellbird at their concert the other night! Thanks to @spicygmusic for conducting, @vincemendozacomposer and @uscthorntonjazz
Had a great time singing with the @west_coast_jazz_hour big band in October for a concert celebrating Terry Gibbs and Shorty Rogers. Thanks @kevinvdedrums and @joshnelson_music for having me! @the_jazz_bakery
My final Master’s recital is this Monday the 4th of November! Looking forward to playing some of my arrangements and compositions with a lovely band of @yejin409olivia, @qsimsbass, @e.s.harris, @jediivan and Greg Niemi. 8pm at the Carson Center
Almost Love is out! This project wouldn’t have been possible without the time, effort and expertise of these amazing people. Producing and bass - @alexanderfrankmusic Piano - @joshnelson_music Drums - @ryanshawdrums Recording - @talleysher
Two fun weekends of playing/listening to music at the Central Ave Jazz festival in LA and the Monterey Jazz Festival! @qsimsbass @simonmetzgerdrums @juliannajahmusic @phatrichards @oldmcjonald @serfaty_drums @spicygmusic @uscthorntonjazz
A couple more photos by the wonderful @craigallynphoto from the show @samfirstbar to celebrate being a week out from releasing Almost Love! Presave in my bio.
The first single of my EP is out today on all platforms! There’s a link to listen to it in my bio as well as a presave link to the whole record coming out in two weeks. So grateful to the band who played on this: @joshnelson_music, @alexanderfr
Some more moments from @samfirstbar with @joshnelson_music, @alexanderfrankmusic and @ryanshawdrums. You can stream the first single from my EP next Friday the 20th of September here! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ellasophie/almost-like-being-in-