Leslie Lewis: Celebrating Ella and More

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of jazz with “Celebrating Ella and More,” a tribute to the legendary Ella Fitzgerald with some surprises.

This extraordinary event features vocalist Leslie Lewis, who first discovered Ella’s timeless music as a child, infusing her performances with a lifetime of passion and experience.  Leslie’s affinity for soulful music shines through, promising an unforgettable journey through Ella’s iconic repertoire, reimagined in fresh and unexpected ways.

Audiences can look forward to delightful surprises that breathe new life into beloved classics.  Having mesmerised audiences from Tokyo to London, New York, and Paris, Leslie, alongside her husband and accomplished pianist Gerard Hagen, brings a wealth of global inspiration to the stage. Joining them are the talented bassist Peter Giron and the dynamic drummer Rod Youngs. Together, they create an electrifying atmosphere where beauty and soul flourish, ensuring that this performance will resonate long after the final note fades.

 ”She can claim a well-deserved corner of the jazz vocal map for herself.”- C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz.

 ”Dead-on rhythmic sensibilities and powerful vocal prowess…this is truly a jazz offering worth exploring”– H. Allen Williams, Jazz Times Magazin.e

“A complete pleasure: Leslie Lewis’ deep, grainy Jazz voice with husband Gerard’s arrangements providing the inventive settings that frame her nuanced phrasing of some well-chosen lyrics.”–      Alan Bargebuhr, Cadence Magazine.

 ”Leslie Lewis is all a good jazz singer should be.  Her beautiful tone and classy phrasing evoke the sound of classic jazz singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Leslie Lewis’ vocals are complemented perfectly by her husband, Gerard Hagen.”– Wilbert Sostre, Jazz Times Magazine.