Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams
In collaboration with the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, the American Pops Orchestra presents an evening celebrating the entire iconic album of holiday classics. This 60-minute performance stars host and vocalist Vanessa Williams with appearances by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Norm Lewis, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Nova Payton, Dave Detwiler and Morgan James.
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First Aired: 12/15/2020
Type: Scripted
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PBSCountries: United States of America
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jmu1967
A cast of Broadway notables sing from the album Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas backed by the American Pops Orchestra bring the songs of the album to life. Inter spliced with notable historical information on Ella Fitzgerald, the show gives important context and understanding to a well known album to new generations.
