Hear & See More... | Ella & her Jazz Band ref:3046.1 |
| Ella is a professional young Jazz vocalist who has been performing regularly with her band at National Jazz Festivals, Functions and weddings. Inspired by Stacey Kent and influenced by Nat King Cole and Anita O'Day, Ella is full of youth and energy. Her act has been described as "a breath of fresh air".
Ella is building up a reputation nationally and her recent album - 24 Little Hours has got her recognition from artists such as Carol Kidd, Trudy Kerr and Tina May. At the age of 23 Ella has performed at Jazz Festivals, including Beverley, Scarborough and Hull Jazz Clubs, Pizza Express restaurants throughout the country, functions and weddings.
After achieving a BA (hons) in Jazz Studies at Leeds College of Music, Ella formed her own quintet building up a large repertoire from the American Songbook.
Ella is available to play with a smaller group - from Duo to this 5 piece line-up.
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| Current line-up consists of piano, bass, guitar and drums+vocals - Ella. |
| CD review | A great selection of music and a versatile talent. | | third CD review | Ella opts for a nicely-judged programme of standards, to which she brings vitality and warmth, even at the slowest tempos. In pianist Rob, she has found the ideal accompanist, alongside bassist Tom and drummer Chris . Guitarist Martin contributes notable solos. Ella' s cheerful skip through "Joy Spring" just about sums it up. | | Jazz Uk review | "Definitely an up-and coming Jazz Singer, who can swing through standards, yet has a distinctive and highly expressive way with a Ballad" |
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