OVER THE MOON to be presenting ELLA The Early Years to kick off the HR Jazz 2026 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Celebration in Ella's hometown of Newport News, Virginia! It's a month-long c-ELLA-bration beginning with me on April 4th. April 24th will be Jae Sinnett's Zero to 60 Quartet and The John Pizzarelli Trio featuring Catherine Russell. And closing out the c-ELLA-bration on May 8th will be legendary trumpeter Randy Brecker, saxophonist Ada Rovatti and NEA Jazz Master and multi Grammy award winner, Terri Lyne Carrington and We Insist! Ticket link below - click here for general information: https://hrjazz.org/events/

Feeling the Ides of March, March Madness, or the lasting effects of green beer, come out and join us for some musical healing! And if you're still looking for tiny green fairyfolk - have an absinthe drink with me!