The John DePaola Quintet pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald - America’s “First Lady of Song" with special guest Suzy Park!

Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime she won 13 Grammy Awards and sold over 40 million albums.

This unique program will feature Ella's well known selections and other material arranged for Suzy Park and the Quintet by David Mackenzie.

Suzy Park - vocals; The Quintet: John DePaola - trumpet; Dave Mackenzie - reeds; Per Danielsson - piano; Charlie Silva - bass; Walt Hubbard - drums

John DePaola is a freelance trumpeter in Orlando, Florida. His style of jazz improvisation radiates warmth and is complimented by his ability to create melodic solos. He performs regularly at jazz societies and various venues in central and southern Florida.

"A fantastic Jazz musician. His trumpet playing is simply superb." Rick Gee, Owner "Gee's Jazz Jamm Inc."

"We always love to have John come to us - his performances are awesome." Walter Griffith, "Jazz Lovers" and "More Jazz" Clubs

"John and his musicians are to put it mildly, "OUTSTANDING!" Dave Walrath, President of the Sarasota Jazz Club

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https://www.johndepaolamusic.com/