The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and Parkstad Limburg Theaters jointly present the triptych ‘Dutch Jazz Heritage’. A legendary jazz legend takes center stage in each of these concerts. We close the series with an ode to Ella Fitzgerald, The Queen of Jazz, with Marjorie Barnes & Anna Serierse on vocals.

Ella Fitzgerald
The legendary singer Ella Fitzgerald really needs no introduction. The First Lady of Song became world famous for classics such as April in Paris, Love For Sale and duets with Louis Armstrong as Cheek to Cheek and Can’t We Be Friends. Known for her unmistakable, clean sound, she worked with all the greats from Frank Sinatra and Dizzy Gillespie to Duke Ellington and Count Basie.

Historical concert
On May 5, 1957, The Queen of Jazz performed for the second time in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In a packed large hall she conquered the hearts of the Dutch public. The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by singers Marjorie Barnes, who previously toured as support act for Frank Sinatra, and Anna Serierse.

Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw
The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw consists of the best Dutch jazz musicians and is firmly rooted in the Dutch big band tradition. The renowned big band regularly features world-class guest soloists including Joshua Redman, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Christian Scott and in the past also with Toots Thielemans. The orchestra won no less than two Edison Awards; for Crossroads (2019) and Blues for the Date (2010).

Under the direction of Rob Horsting, the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw reconstructs a legendary performance and the atmosphere of 60 years ago. Music journalist and eyewitness Bert Vuijsje tells the fascinating historical story based on original photos and film footage.

Performance by
Conductor: Rob Horsting
Texts: Bert Vuijsje
Singers: Marjorie Barnes & Anna Serierse

Source : PLT Theater Website