Ella • the Songbook of her Life featuring Amanda King

2023 marks the 106th anniversary of the birth of America’s “First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald.

In a swingin’ evening of song and stories, noted chanteuse Amanda King shares the fascinating tale of Ella Fitzgerald's triumph over adversity to become one of the greatest singers of all time. A vivacious, captivating entertainer, Amanda and her band will feature many of Ella’s classic numbers, including “Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen,” “Take the A Train,” “Caravan,” “A-Tisket, A-Tasket,” “Mack The Knife,” “Someone To Watch Over Me” and many more favorites from Ella's early career and Songbook series.

King can swing with the best and handle a lovely ballad with delicate phrasing and smooth arrangements. — Cabaret Scenes

King is Queen. — Jon Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review Journal

Hearing King do anything is a treat. Hearing her do Fitzgerald should be something special. — David Wiegand, SF Chronicle

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