Greg Ellis (musician)

For other people of the same name, see Greg Ellis (disambiguation).

Greg Ellis is an American drummer and percussionist, known for his work in film and world music.^[1][2] He has performed and recorded with a variety of artists, including Zakir Hussain, Airto Moreira, Mickey Hart, Juno Reactor, Billy Idol, Sonu Nigam, Sussan Deyhim, Bickram Ghosh, Chiwoniso Maraire, and Sugizo.^[3][4]

Greg Ellis
Ellis in 2008
Background information
Origin	United States
Genres	Tribal fusion world
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Drums udu tabla dumbek nagara keyboards
Formerly of	Vas Juno Reactor

In 1996, Ellis formed the duo Vas with the Iranian singer Azam Ali.^[3] They released four studio albums, before splitting up in 2004. In 2001, Ellis issued his debut solo album, titled Kala Rupa.^[5] He is the founder of RhythmPharm, a company through which he sells music he has written for the purpose of sound healing, along with other products.