Almost
Ella Jazz Trio with a twist of Latin.
Almost Ella is
a sophisticated tribute to the one and only Ella Fitzgerald with the
additional bonus of well-known smooth and sensual Latin Jazz songs.
Profile:
With a combination of top class
musicianship and a wealth of experience playing at high quality
events, Almost Ella adds style and sophistication to any occasion.
The traditional line-up of Voice, Piano and Bass (+ drums for
quartet) brings a compelling sound to any occasion.
The group is headed by Brigitte Escobar who
recently sang at the prestigious Bamboo bar, Bangkok, performing
for, amongst many others, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan as well as
her Majesty the Queen of Thailand.
Brigitte has been performing for over twenty
years and has had her music released by Red Kite Records. Her
extensive engagements include performances at a multitude of music
festivals across Europe and has been the supporting act for amongst
others Celia Cruz, Orlando Cachaito Lopez, Buena Vista Social Club,
Afro Cuban All Stars as well as performing at the UEFA Euro Cup
Final 2003.
Testimonials:
“Simply
stunning” – Progression Magazine, USA
“It’s clear that a
supremely confident singer is at work” – Musician Magazine
“Here’s a wonderful album from a true international” – Manchester
City Life
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PRESS QUOTES
"It's clear that a supremely confident singer is at work!" - Chris
Broughton/MUSICIAN
You sing beautifully" - Kofi Annan, UN
General secretary, complimented Brigitte after performance at the
prestigious Oriental Hotel, Bangkok 2004.
"She has a strong
voice and a highly personal approach" - Steve Millward/MANCHESTER
EVENING NEWS
"It is good to hear a band that play tight and
relaxed, the music swings and is energetic and extroverted" - GAFFA
"The backing is a model of sensitivity" - Mike Butler/CITY LIFE
"The 2005 Manchester Jazz Festival has seen some superb music but
this performance was absolutely outstanding" - Steve Millward/
Manchester Evening News
"Walbum proves that his command of
the instrument and craft puts him right up there with the best" -
Bent Stenbakken/Nordjyske Stifttidende
"The level of
excellence is consistent throughout, as is the brilliant
accompaniment" - Jan Strand/Jazz Special
"Her control is
phenomenal" - Mike Butler/CITY LIFE "Brigitte Escobar's dark, sexy
voice has a cool but fascinating sensuality" - GAFFA
Repertoire:
All of me Alice in wonderland All the things you are Angel eyes As
time goes by Autum leaves Beautiful love Bewitched Body and soul
Blame it on my youth Born to be blue Blacbird Byssan lul Caravan
Cheek to cheek Charade Dream a little dream Don’t explain Don’t get
around much Embraceable you Every time we say good bye From this
moment on Girl from ipanema Get here Ghost God bless the child Here
there and everywhere I get a kick out of you I got rhythm I got you
under my skin I could have danced all night I cover the waterfront
It had to be you I love Paris It don’t mean a thing In a sentimental
mood Just friends Ladybird Like someone in love Love for sale
Loverman Lullaby birdland Misty Moon river My favourite things My
funny valentine Never will I marry Night and day Night in Tunisia
Nature boy My heart belongs to Daddy Our love is here to stay Over
the rainbow Por que te vas Round midnight Smooth Operator So in love
Softly as in a morning Someday my prince will come Stella by
starlight Summertime Take the 'A' train The island There is no
greater love They all laughed They can’t take that away This
masquerade That’s what friends are for Tenderly Twisted
Unforgettable When I fall in love Yesterdays You changed You don’t
know what love is You go to my head A felicidade Acercate mas Agua
de beber Besame mucho Black Orpheus Brasil Compadre pedro Juan
Corcovado Cravo e canela Cubanisimo Desafinado Dindi Don’t you worry
about a thing El carretero El manisero Girl from Ipanema
Guantanamera How insensitive Jam in Gm La essencia del guaguanco
Lluvia viene Manteca Mas que nada Meditation No more blues Oye como
va Perfidia Quizas quizas quizas So danco samba Sway Tequila Time
for carnaval Tres palabras Wave Abba medley Ain’t no sunshine All by
myself An Englishman in New York And I love her Baby can I hold you
Brown eyed girl Can’t stand losing you Can’t take my eyes off you
Don’t know why Evergreen Every breath you take Falling’ Fever Fields
of gold Flying without wings Fragile Give me some loving Heard it
through the grapevine Hello Hero Hey jude Hit me baby one more time
Hopelessly devoted to you I will always love you Imagine Just the
two of us Knocking on heaven’s door Lady is a tramp Lately Lean on
me Lover man Message in a bottle Michelle Russians Sitting on the
dock of the bay Smooth operator Tears in heaven The long and winding
road There are worst things I could do Walking on the moon Wonderful
tonight Yesterday You are not alone You got to be.
