Ellie Goodman

If you hire me as a solo act, or with an ensemble I will arrive 30 minutes prior to the performance (earlier if there is a soundcheck) and bring my own amplification if needed. I'm punctual and very reliable in terms of communication. Should there be a particular piece you would like performed for your event, I may bring sheet music and my own portable music stand, but I typically perform memorized compositions with and without improvisation.

If you are hiring me with a band that I have not worked with before, chord charts and lead sheets are very appreciated but not a requirement. I'm able to hear well and learn quickly, particularly with jazz standards, and accents for popular music. Improvisation is a daily part of my work and I'm used to working on the fly!

In terms of visuals, I tend to dress fairly formally in either a dress or pants suit and always make an effort to be occasion appropriate depending on the context of the event. If you hire me with a band, they will do the same.

If the gig is longer than an hour, for ever 60 minutes there will be a 10-15 minute break. If possible, food and drink in any amount is also always appreciated.

Ellie Goodman is an award-winning New York City based violinist from Santa Monica, CA, with 16 years of experience in jazz, hot swing, bluegrass, and an accomplished foundation in Texas contest style fiddling. An alumni of Berklee College of music, Goodman works with a variety of different jazz and folk ensembles at numerous performance venues throughout NYC and the east coast, in addition to working as a multi-genre session violinist and part time private instructor.

Notable performances have included BB Kings as part of the prestigious Blue Note Jazz Fest, Sleep No More, The French Consulate of New York, a residency at the New York Public Library's annual celebration, and more.
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Most recently, Ellie Goodman was featured in the Summer of 2016 as a member of the house band on the first season of NBC's newest show, "Maya and Marty" produced by Lorne Michaels. At the moment, Goodman continues to perform with Bedlam Swing, The Two Cent Band, Hot Club of Bushwick and upcoming experimental gypsy-punk group Speakeasy Streets.

I will bring my own amplification, but if you do have a PA available with a mixing board then I will bring a pre-amp and go directly in if possible. Other than that, I'm flexible in terms of performance spaces and can make anything work as long as there is physical space!