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Crystal Stark Tickets, Tour Dates and Concerts

Crystal Stark

Ashley Kahn & Crystal Stark present Billie & Ella

The Century Room
311 E Congress St

May 14, 2024

7:00 PM MST
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Ashley Kahn & Crystal Stark present Billie & Ella: The Two Peaks of Jazz Expression and Protest ($25-$35 tickets | 7pm Presentation | 8:30pm Performance) Grammy-Award Winning Jazz Historian & Educator **Ashley Kahn** returns to the Century Room for a very special presentation on the lives and legacies of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. This show will also feature a musical performance with incredible vocalist **Crystal Stark** along with an star-studded band! ***Billie & Ella: The Two Peaks of Jazz Expression and Protest*** **There is a spectrum in jazz performance, an X axis that has at one extreme musical technique, and at the other end, individual style. Most historians and critics consider these opposites, and that most musicians can be placed somewhere along this spectrum. Take for example, the two mountains of the jazz vocal tradition—Ella Fitzgerald, whose technique and time was impeccable, and Billie Holiday, whose voice was unique and created its own style. This discussion will look at these two singers in their own right—how they used their talents to establish their individual voice and rise above racist restrictions, and address the African American situation through lyrics and song.** **With** **Crystal Stark – Vocal** **Brice Winston – Saxophone** **Jonathan Eldridge II – Piano** **Scott Black – Bass** **Arthur Vint – Drums**
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Crystal Stark Biography

When Crystal Stark performs, she doesn’t just take the stage – she owns every part of it. The American Idol semi-finalist got her start singing in her home town of Tucson, Arizona, but has expanded her reach to international audiences in recent years. In addition to performing on a national tour with fellow Idol competitor Katharine McPhee, during which she appeared on shows such as The Today Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live, among others, Crystal has headlined music festivals, toured Central America and Asia with big band ensembles, been a featured performer with the Vegas-based Divas3, and starred in numerous tribute concerts. Most recently, she played keyboard and sang back-up with Grammy ® and Academy® Award-winning artist Jon Batiste. With shows that pay homage to legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, and Aretha Franklin, as well as current superstars Beyonce, Adele, and Lady Gaga, Crystal’s range knows no limits. When not dazzling audiences, Crystal is CEO and lead instructor of Crescendo Vocal School –– a studio committed to helping singers of all ages and abilities grow their voices in a healthy and fun environment. She relaxes by hanging out in her ah-maz-ing backyard and planning the next series of home improvement projects with her husband, Bill, and her two adolescent sons – the only two people on the planet with as much energy as her. Crystal is represented by Blackburn International, TAD Management, and Khris Dodge Entertainment.
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