Clare Teal

2017 marks the centenary of the original first lady of song, Ella Fitzgerald’s birth. From her early days with Chick Webb at the height of the Swing era to her work in the 50’s and 60’s with Norman Granz, culminating in the most treasured songbook series ever recorded, award-winning jazz vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal endeavours to explore the many facets of this incredible singer.

From small band to big band, from the warmth of studio sessions to the joyful exuberance of Fitzgerald’s live performances, Clare Teal will be aided by a band of the finest jazz musicians in the land.

Celebrated songs include A-Tisket, A-Tasket, I Get A Kick Out of You, Manhattan, Everytime We Say Goodbye, Let’s Do It Let’s Fall in Love, I Only Have Eyes for You and Mack the Knife.