Singin' Ella: Carmen Bradford with you Charleston Jazz Orchestra

FROM THE ARCHIVES
Singin’ Ella: Carmen Bradford with your CJO
Originally performed live on February 24, 2018
In 2017 the world celebrated the centennial of Ella Fitzgerald, ‘The First Lady of Song’. Her fame began as featured vocalist with the Chick Webb Orchestra and their recording of ‘A-Tisket, A-Tasket’. In 1942 she started her solo career and went on to record some of the most beloved jazz albums that highlighted her ‘scat singing’.
With performances on 4 Grammy Award-winnings albums, sold out concerts the world over, and 16 recordings, Carmen Bradford is considered to be one of the greatest jazz vocalists alive today. On this magical evening, Carmen will join the CJO to pay tribute to one of her musical heroes, Ella Fitzgerald.
“When I’m on stage, I feel at home.” -Ella Fitzgerald
SETLIST
Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller, Arranged by Quincy Jones
Don’t Be That Way - Benny Goodman, Arranged by Nelson Riddle
I’m Beginning to See the Light - Duke Ellington, Arranged by Quincy Jones
Daydream - Billy Strayhorn, Arranged by Alan Glasscock
I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues - Arlen/Kohler, Arranged by Sammy Nestico
The Very Thought of You - Ray Noble, Arranged by Nelson Riddle
I Wish You Love - Albert Beach, Arranged by John Clayton
A Tisket, A Tasket - Fitzgerald/Feldman, Arranged by Klaus Lessmann
Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye - Cole Porter
This Can’t Be Love - Rogers/Hart, Arranged by Bill Holman
Goody Goody - Melnick/Mercer
ENCORE
Sweet Georgia Brown - Bernie/Casey, Arranged by Sammy Nestico
ROSTER
Charlton Singleton - Music Director
Carmen Bradford - Special Guest Vocalist
SAXOPHONES
Robert Lewis
Jon Phillips
Mark Sterbank
Jack Pettit
Jonathan Kammer
TROMBONES
Jay Jehl
Phil King
Ken Foberg
Stephen Spaulding
TRUMPETS
Chuck Dalton
Stephan Berry
Ken Mullin
Kevin Hackler
RHYTHM SECTION
Gerald Gregory - Piano
Tyler Ross - Guitar
Frank Duvall - Bass
Ron Wiltrout - Drums
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[@djmegamase7590]

A graceful and elegant voice!!!!

[@sofiafragile]

Honeysuckle Rose - 1:40
Don’t Be That Way- 5:15
I’m Beginning to See the Light- 9:16
Day Dream- 15:06
I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues - 19:20
The Very Thought of You- 26:06
I Wish You Love- 34:59
A Tisket, A Tasket- 39:08
Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye- 42:08
This Can’t Be Love- 47:50
Goody Goody- 51:33
Sweet Georgia Brown- 55:24

[@neeneemusician9050]

Love her

[@1nikitawhite]

Wow!!! Carmen Bradford is a soulful swinging Queen!! She completely rocked the joint, had it jumpin'!! Bravo! I love her!!!

[@CharlestonJazz]

Thank you so much - we agree!

[@bobmcgrew7219]

Wow! Carmen Bradford is sensational. I found her on the Count Basie Christmas Album. I am so glad I did! What a talent! Bravo!!

[@cflo1023]

LOVE the voice of Carmen Bradford!!!!

[@tonibasanta3419]

Great Show and Great Discovery in the Voice of Carmen Bradford !

[@CharlestonJazz]

We had a great time with Carmen! Such a talent!

[@nadiasaffodien7486]

Sensational❤

[@CharlestonJazz]

Thank you so much!

[@gretaholtzclaw8713]

Beautiful

[@CharlestonJazz]

Thank you