Ella Meets Mel Returns to sunset with holiday theme

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  • Sizzling jazz vocals fill the air in an homage to superstars Fitzgerald and Tormé.
Award-winning singers, Johnny Rodgers and Ellen Winters pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé, two of the greatest jazz improvisers of the 20th century. Backed by a trio of outstanding musicians: Sam Steffke, Hal Miller & Jim Ryan,  Ellen and Johnny interpret the distinctive styles of Fitzgerald and Tormé, indisputable superstars of the jazz genre. With a run of sold-out appearances in Chicago and at Sunset Playhouse, Winters and Rodgers have captured the artistry and essence of the incomparable Ella and Mel. The Chicago Tribune described their performances as “high-flying vocal pyrotechnics” and praised their talents, both individually and collectively. Holiday favorites, dramatic ballads, blazing scat, and incredibly complex vocal duets – do not miss this new holiday version of an amazing show!
Tickets available starting November 3, 2021.  The show runs from Wednesday, December 8-Sunday, December 12 with evening performances at 7:30pm and matiness at 2pm.

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Ellen was proud to have been invited to serve as the 2021 WCDA All State Vocal Jazz Choir Director.  The rehearsals were held virtually in January of 2021 and the final concert videos are available for viewing until March of 2022.  Click here to view concert in full (Vocal Jazz is the final choir in the program.)  
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ELLEN: LIVE AT VINO CAPPUCCINO
Ellen and Luke Edgewood are back to a regular schedule at our favorite place: Vino Cappuccino.  Please look at Ellen's Calendar to see when you can join us for a great night of live music and wonderful food.  The beautiful patio is open again for the summer as well as indoor dining!