David Ellis, UK
Dave Ellis: Artist/musician/writer
Born: North London 1950
Worked as trainee journalist 1968-71
B.A. Hons. Fine Art Hull Regional College of Art 1975
P.G. Dip. Art History Birmingham Polytechnic
M.A. Art Theory & Studio Practice University of Humberside
M.Phil. History of Art & Design Education University of Lincoln
Co-founder: Hull Artists Association 1980
Co-founder: Hull Time Based Arts 1984
Experimental music and live arts promoter 1982-92
Co-ordinator: Hull Experimental Arts Festival 1984-87
Jazz bass player (all styles) and experimental music performer from the mid 1970s to the present.
Took part in Derek Bailey's 'Company Week' at the I.C.A., London 1988.
Arts Council sponsored national tours with 'Feetpackets' Northern improvisers big band. 1988-90
Worked with (selective list): Lol Coxhill, P.D. Burwell, Derek Bailey, Phil Minton, Roger Turner,
Eddie Prevost, Mick Beck, Alan Tomlinson, Rob Gawthrop, Adalet Garmiany, Anne Bean, Corona Smith, Paul 'trombone poetry' Taylor, Ashleigh Marsh, Mary Oliver, Claire Hewitt, Espen Jensen, Frode Gerjstad, Paul Hession, Chris Galdwin, and many, many more.
Website: www.myspace.com/daveellis