This is THE TEAM
Ellis Williams
(Music Licensing/Producer)
Founder of E Willz Entertainment, Ellis is the sync agent and driving force of the “Live The Music” movement. With over twenty-five years in the music business, he has worked with various genres from Jazz, Funk, R&B, and more. The gifted musician stands tall as an experimental artist with an open heart.
An informative music artist, Ellis has produced podcast such as “Trumpet Vybes”, which explores the world of the music industry through the perspective of a trumpet Player. In his spare time Ellis tutors the next generation of talent through vocal and trumpet lessons in the Gloucester and Petersburg areas of Virginia.
Stream his latest album on all streaming platforms.
Christine Williams
(Licensing/Finance/Operations)
Christine is an efficiency whisperer who dances to the beat of her own drum. As a former sax player turned auditor, love brought Christine to music licensing. She is married to the owner of E Willz Entertainment and joined her life partner in 2023 to launch the “E Willz Entertainment Music Catelog.”
At EWE, Christine serves as the Head of Finance and Operations where she uses her extensive experience from the corporate world to manage financial activities, streamline workflows, and implement strategic initiatives that support the company's objectives and long term growth.
Christine is a Virginia native with a professional background in audit, accounting, and business consulting. She has worked in numerous industries from consumer products to financial services and holds a Masters in Accountancy from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Outside of music licensing, Christine loves spending time in her garden or crafting up a Gordon Ramsey approved meal.
Esaan Solomon
(Producer)
Esaan “Real Ez” Solomon is a professional recording engineer, songwriter, and producer. With a background in marching band, jazz band, and concert band, his ear and love for music shows within his work. As a recording engineer, he loves to take different ideas and techniques to curate a sound that invites you in. Like a chef takes various ingredients to make a dish, Esaan, blends different genres and sounds together for a musical experience. He loves to listen to many genres from Rap, R&B, NeoSoul, Oldies, Amapiano, Soca, Pop, and orchestral music. He loves to create music that ignites the listener to want to move their body. As a producer, Esaan, is described as Lo-Fi, Chill-R&B, and Wavy creator.
With over 10 years’ experience of being an artist and writer, he decided to invest in himself and become a music producer, as the true visionary he is. Esaan loves collaborating with artists and other creators, ushering in good energy and vibes. The most important thing to him, is to give the people something they can FEEL.
Esaan is a vital contribution to our team!
Brian E. Lumpkin
(Producer/Mastering Engineer)
Brian is currently a recording, live sound, and lighting engineer with the United States Air Force, Heritage of America Band. He has traveled all over the world having spent 8+ years working throughout Europe, Africa, Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. His background in music is extensive including, Jazz, Orchestral, Symphonic, Choral, Drum Corps/Marching Band, Rock/Pop/Country, and more.
Brian is credited on the United States Air Force - Band of the West album: Turbine as Percussionist, Audio Technician, and Recording Production Staff. This was recorded at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center. He currently holds an Associates in Applied Science Degrees in Audio Production Technologies, and an Associate of Arts - Emphasis in Sound Design from Mesa Community College (MCC).
Previously, he was adjunct faculty for MCC, teaching Electronic Music Synthesis, and Sound Design for Theatre and Film. He was also nominated to the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for his original sound design and music score for the MCC production: An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen.
You can catch this engineer with the "USAF Heritage of America Band", as well as, "Good Shot Judy,” a high octane swing band from Virginia.
Brian is a recording engineer, producer, DJ, lighting designer, and world renowned live sound engineer. Please let us know what he can do for you!!!