Billy Stritch & Gabrielle Stravelli: “Mel & Ella Swing!”

Renowned pianist and singer Billy Stritch and award-winning jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli combine their considerable talents for an evening of great music celebrating the legendary Mel Tormé and Ella Fitzgerald. “Mel and Ella Swing!” includes beloved favorites from the Great American Songbook (“The Man I Love”, “A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square”, “Cheek To Cheek”) and swinging standards from the world of jazz (“Too Close For Comfort”, “Lady Be Good”). These two performers have brought their magic to stages all over the world and together bring an incredible knowledge and feel for this great music that’s not often seen these days. It’s an incredible and joyful presentation of the some of the best music of the 20th century and an evening you won’t want to miss!

“Singer-pianist Billy Stritch is the epitome of jazzy sophistication as he sings the songs of Mel Torme.” – David Cuthbert, New Orleans Times Picayune

“Ms. Stravelli’s emotional intelligence coincides with a phenomenal voice that she wielded with an easygoing confidence and impeccable taste.” – The New York Times