Stella Swings Ella – Big Band

Following her celebrated appearances at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts with The Billie Holiday Project, vocalist Stella Heath returns with a joyful tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.

Backed by a swinging ensemble, Heath brings Ella’s songbook to life, from elegant ballads to exhilarating up-tempo classics, all infused with her signature storytelling and deep connection to the tradition. Highlighting Ella’s groundbreaking scat singing and vocal improvisation, Stella Swings Ella captures the spontaneity, playfulness, and brilliance that defined the First Lady of Song.