Singer, songwriter and thrilling guitar player Robert Ellis’ The Lights from the Chemical Plant, produced by Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon, Norah Jones), and recorded at Eric Masse’s Casino studio in East Nashville for New West Records, mixes R&B, bossa nova, fusion and free jazz.into an Americana stew that occasionally hints at classic Jim Croce. “Steady as the Rising Sun” is stunning. Other highlights include “Bottle of Wine,” “TV Song” and “Sing Along.”