Freda Payne: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

Freda Payne: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

Shows:
* Friday, February 16, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Experience the magic as Freda Payne, the celebrated R&B and jazz vocalist renowned for hits like Band of Gold and Bring the Boys Home, takes the stage to pay homage to the legendary Ella Fitzgerald.

Kenny Washington is the special guest . He is masterful vocalist and “the superman of the Bay Area jazz scene” (SF Chronicle), Kenny Washington is easily among the most beloved and soulful singers working today.

With a career that includes starring roles in Broadway shows like Jelly’s Last Jam, Sophisticated Ladies, and Blues in the Night, Freda Payne masterfully recreates the spirit of Ella with renditions of timeless classics such as A Tisket, a-Tasket, Sweet Georgia Brown, It Don’t Mean A Thing, and the iconic Mack the Knife.

“Payne conjures the spirit of Ella… she’s off the charts with Ella-tonian fever. Payne rocketed the crowd up into Ella’s galaxy.” – Critical Acclaim

“Payne bears a remarkable resemblance to the legendary singer’s sound, and has mastered the wordless scatting style developed by Ella.” – New York Amsterdam News

“Payne makes Ella worth seeing and hearing. Her scatting is a wonder.” – Variety