Ella Fitzgerald News

The Six Points Fellowship (www.sixpointsfellowship.org) has announced its inaugural Los Angeles cohort.

The Jazz Bakery and KMP Artists are set to announce the Los Angeles premiere of Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Project, based on the book Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne by New York Times contributor and NAACP Image Award nominee James Gavin and featuring the musical talents of pianist Larry Dunlap, bassist Christopher Colangelo, drummer Kendall Kay and the legendary Mary Wilson.

The multi-faceted Quincy Jones brings his quintessential mix of genres from big band, pop, R&B and hip-hop to the Hollywood Bowl in a rare, one-off performance, September 7, 2011 at 8 p.m.

For a combination of jazz dialogue, education, and live performance, look no further than the National Jazz Museum in September.

Due to Hurricane Irene and by city ordinance, all outdoor permitted events taking place after 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 27 through Sunday, August 28 have been cancelled.

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival featuring TOOTS THIELEMANS / JAMES CARTER TIA FULLER / CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT set for Saturday, August 27 at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan

Bay Area Cabaret continues its 2011-2012 season on October 22, 2011 with renowned veteran of stage, screen and film, Tony-nominated actor/singer Peter Gallagher in the West Coast premiere of his critically acclaimed cabaret show SONGS AND STORIES.

City Parks Foundation's SUMMERSTAGE Presents Charlie Parker: The Man and The Music- A Discussion on Jazz Legend Charlie Parker and His Enduring Musical Legacy

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival featuring TOOTS THIELEMANS / JAMES CARTER TIA FULLER / CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT set for Saturday, August 27 at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan

The event, Deep In a Dream - the Life and Music of Chet Baker features readings by NAACP Image Award Nominated author James Gavin of passages from the biography (just out in paperback), interwoven with live music well associated with the talented yet troubled Baker, who died a mysterious death on a street in Amsterdam in 1988. Jazz singer Spider Saloff and Bay Area trumpeter Erik Jekabson re-create Baker's trumpet and vocal solos.

City Parks Foundation's SUMMERSTAGE Presents Charlie Parker: The Man and The Music- A Discussion on Jazz Legend Charlie Parker and His Enduring Musical Legacy

Sir Roland Hanna's 'Colors From A Giants Kit' IPOCD 1020 sets street date of August 9, 2011

On Sunday August 7 Jeanne Page made a stylish return to Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's for a marvelous evening of standards done her way. This lady has a unique brand of humor that is intoxicating and infuses every song she sings with the true colors they deserve.

Comedian Colin Quinn will bring his incisive one-man exploration of world history, Long Story Short from Broadway to Long Wharf Theatre.

Susie Meissner will be appearing at The Kitano on Thurs., August 4th

Bay Area Cabaret, the local non-profit organization devoted to presenting audiences with top performers who expand the definition of cabaret, has announced its Fall 2011 lineup for the 2011-2012 season, Venetian Evenings.

Ann Hampton Callaway jokes about her Diva of America status in the music world, but it is a well known fact that this lady is a singer's singer. Like Barbara Cook in the world of theatre, although many, many years her junior, Callaway is the top in the world of jazz/pop and all singers flock to hear her perform. Her meticulously clear phrasing, magnificent range, ability to scat and overall great vocal instrument make her a fantastic night club singer and recording artist. In her set at Catalina Jazz Club July 28-31, Callaway had a rather short list of songs, but what she did to enhance each and every tune was nothing less than remarkable.

The event, Deep In a Dream - the Life and Music of Chet Baker features readings by NAACP Image Award Nominated author James Gavin of passages from the biography (just out in paperback), interwoven with live music well associated with the talented yet troubled Baker, who died a mysterious death on a street in Amsterdam in 1988. Jazz singer Spider Saloff and Bay Area trumpeter Erik Jekabson re-create Baker's trumpet and vocal solos.

GRAMMY® -winning and-nominated professionals, industry specialists affiliated with The Recording Academy® and 111 high school students from 93 cities and 34 states across the United States participate in GRAMMY Camp® in Los Angeles and New York this summer.

Des morceaux choisis dans le répertoire de la grande Ella Fitzgerald, l'une des voix légendaires de l'histoire du jazz.