PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
The Minnesota Jazz Orchestra returns to the Ives Auditorium with its wildly popular Chamber Ensemble to continue its swinging New Year's tradition!

 

An Evening With Ella is an all-new show featuring MJO's Chamber Ensemble along with the smooth, soulful vocals of Courtney Burton celebrating Ella Fitzgerald, the most popular female jazz singer in America for over 50 years. This show includes a variety of the First Lady of Song's repertoire including "Something's Gotta Give", "It's Alright With Me", "Skylark", and "Too Darn Hot". Add in a bit of comic relief and some audience participation, along with the always entertaining LIVE music, for a memorable New Year's Eve show you won't want to miss!