Ethel Llewellyn Ennis, also known as Ethel Ennis, born on November 28, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland, was an American jazz musician. She started as a church pianist and later pursued a solo singing career. Ennis recorded several songs for Atlantic Records before releasing her debut LP Lullabies for Losers with Jubilee Records in 1955. She moved to Capitol Records in 1957, releasing A Change of Scenery and Have You Forgotten? the following year. After a hiatus, she returned with four LPs for RCA Victor in 1963, including Eyes for You, released in 1964. Ennis took another break before reappearing with 10 Sides of Ethel Ennis in 1973 and performing at Richard Nixon's inauguration. Her 1994 album Ethel Ennis, produced by Paul Hildner, reached the Jazz Top 40 radio chart. She continued to record, including If Women Ruled the World in 1998. Ennis passed away on February 17, 2019, at the age of 86.
