Artist Profile
ElliA vocalist with a sweet voice that combines soothing comfort with a strength that resonates deeply.
1990: Debuted as elli, the vocalist of ELLIS, under the production of guitarist Katsutoshi Morizono.
1991: Achieved a breakthrough with "A Thousand Nights and One Morning," the ending theme for the TV show "Ucchan Nanchan no Yarunara Yarane ba."
2003: Inspired by receiving a ukulele as a birthday gift, she formed the ukulele trio "elli+katz+nory" with Seiji Katsu (formerly of Kodomo Band) and Nory from Kuster Kusta.
2014: "Coconut on a Southern Island" (by elli+katz+nory) was broadcast nationwide on NHK's "Minna no Uta."
2016: Published the children's song sheet music collection "Ukulele Nursery: In a Cheerful Mood" with Hiromichi-oniisan from the TV show "Gymnastics." Began activities to promote ukulele in early childhood education.
2021: Released "Kipuka," their fifth solo ukulele album, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023: Commemorative live performance by the ukulele trio ELLI+KATZ+NORY (Eri Katsunori), marking their 20th anniversary.
2024: ELLI+KATZ+NORY embarks on a live cruise aboard the Asuka II to Guam and Saipan.
2026: In May, released the CD "ELLIS Classics: "TOBIRA". Currently preparing for the monthly digital releases of "ELLIS Classics" scheduled to begin in June.
In addition to songwriting and live performances as Elli solo, as well as with the ukulele trio ELLI+KATZ+NORY (Eri Katsu Nori), the unit ZEBRA ONE with Yudai Suzuki, and live performances with the SMILE MOON BAND, which supports her solo activities, she performs in numerous live shows throughout the year.
She also actively gives vocal and ukulele lessons.
Genre: J-PopActive Area: Yokohama, KanagawaOrigin: Tokyo
Crystal Water Records