It’s Magic! Joan Ellison Swings in High Fidelity

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Date
Sunday • November 3 • 3:00 pm
Venue
Shelton High School 120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484 United States
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Sparks will fly when Joan Ellison brings the Golden Age of studio recording back to life with a swinging celebration of the most dazzling singers, songwriters, and arrangers of the mid-twentieth century.

The timeless hits include Rosemary Clooney’s “April in Paris,” Peggy Lee’s “What a Little Moonlight Can Do,” Lena Horne’s “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man of Mine,” Judy Garland’s “San Francisco” and “When The Sun Comes Out,” Ella Fitzgerald’s “’S Wonderful,” Doris Day’s “It’s Magic,” Eydie Gormé’s “Johnny One-Note,” Keely Smith’s “When Your Lover Has Gone,” and many more, featuring the original arrangements by Nelson Riddle, Conrad Salinger, and Paul Weston.

Meet Joan Ellison

Joan Ellison has been praised for her “vocal prowess….[and] organic grasp of the classic songs” by Michael Feinstein. She has made a specialty of reviving Judy Garland’s repertoire from the Hollywood years to her Carnegie Hall concert and television show, restoring Ms. Garland’s glorious orchestrations from the original sources. Ellison’s 2016 New York City solo cabaret debut prompted Cabaret Scenes Magazine to describe her as “Judy-esque in appearance and…a near voice double for her idol.”

Her intimate understanding of retro musical styles comes from transcribing over 250 piano and vocal arrangements note-for-note from original recordings, bringing distinct freshness and authenticity to her interpretations of classic American standards. At Michael Feinstein’s invitation, she serves as editor of the Judy Garland Carnegie Hall Concert Restoration Project for the Judy Garland Heirs Trust. Teacher of Popular Voice at The Cleveland Institute of Music, Joan has made a specialty of reviving Judy Garland’s repertoire from the Hollywood years to her historic Carnegie Hall concert and television show, restoring Garland’s glorious orchestrations from the original sources. She has brought Garland’s vibrant musical legacy to life in numerous concerts, including a 2019 Carnegie Hall 50th anniversary tribute concert in Asbury Park, New Jersey, featuring and hosted by Garland’s daughter Lorna Luft.

 

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    There is a ramp to the right of the steps leading up to the entrance to the high school. Shelton High School does not have push-button access.

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    There are accessible seating options throughout the venue. These seats have swing arms and space considerations for wheelchairs or service animals. There is also companion seating available. Please refer to the seating chart to find these seats or inquire about these options when contacting the box office or email access@newhavensymphony.org.

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