The American Pops Orchestra presents an evening celebrating the album of holiday classics.
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.
The American Pops Orchestra presents an evening celebrating the album of holiday classics.
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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Carmen Ruby Floyd performs "White Christmas."
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Host Vanessa Williams performs "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve."
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Dave Detwiler performs "Frosty the Snowman."
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Nova Y. Payton performs "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
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Morgan James performs "Winter Wonderland."
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Carmen Ruby Floyd and Norm Lewis
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Host Vanessa Williams
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From left: Maestro Luke S. Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra, Vanessa Williams and Nova Y. Payton.
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Maestro Luke S. Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra
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Carmen Ruby Floyd performs "Let It Snow."
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Morgan James performs "Winter Wonderland."
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Nova Y. Payton performs "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
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About the Show
Join Maestro Luke Fraizer and a star-studded cast as they recreate Ella Fitzgerald's iconic holiday album. Enjoy performances by Grammy and Tony Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater; Broadway and jazz singer Carmen Ruby Floyd; Broadway star and recording artist Morgan James; Grammy and Tony Award-nominee Norm Lewis; recording artist Nova Payton; and multi-Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-nominee and host Vanessa Williams.
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