Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams

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.

Episodes

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

"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."
"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."
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.
"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."

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