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.
Episodes
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Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams
S1 E1 - 49m 44s
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.
Extras + Features
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"Good Morning Blues" - Vanessa Williams and APO
S1 E1 - 3m 6s
Host Vanessa Williams and the American Pops Orchestra perform Ella Fitzgerald's swingin' holiday hit, "Good Morning Blues."
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"Winter Wonderland" - Morgan James and APO
S1 E1 - 2m 21s
Broadway and recording artist Morgan James and the American Pops Orchestra perform Ella Fitzgerald's take on the holiday classic, "Winter Wonderland."
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Trailer
S1 E1 - 30s
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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"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" - Norm Lewis and APO
S1 E1 - 2m 31s
Tony Award Nominee Norm Lewis and the American Pops Orchestra perform Ella Fitzgerald’s take on the holiday classic, "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town."
Schedule
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