Ella Fitzgerald Tribute

Thirty years ago, the world said goodbye to a musical icon: Ella Fitzgerald, the first lady of song! Her voice was gold, her timing legendary and her swing unparalleled. This tribute brings a warm, stylish and captivating live show full of class, emotion and virtuosity. The FLJ Band, a fixture in the jazz scene, is collaborating with a string quartet for this, which provides an extra symphonic edge. Together they bring Ella’s best-known and most beloved songs back to life: from playful scat improvisations to compelling ballads. Each arrangement has been carefully reworked into a musical journey along her impressive career. In addition, all kinds of anecdotes and short stories about her career are told during the tribute, and about the stories behind the songs that are performed. The 11-person formation performs her well-known standards such as, among others, Summertime, It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing, A-tisket a-tasket ...