The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra

The Apollo Theater presents a concert to kick off its year long celebration in honor of jazz and Apollo legend Ella Fitzgeralds centennial birthday. The blockbuster concert will feature performances by some of the greatest vocalists in jazz and R&B including Patti Austin, Andra Day, David Alan Grier, Monica Mancini, Kevin Spacey, Cassandra Wilson and Lizz Wright backed by the Count Basie Orchestra, plus, a special performance by Howard Universitys premier vocal jazz ensemble, Afro Blue and guest appearance by Shelly Berg, piano; Nathan East, bass; Gregg Field, drums; Brian Nova, guitar. An Apollo Theater & Gregg Field Production.