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Freda Payne's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Catalina Bar and Grill

Catalina Bar and Grill (6725 West Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028)
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Internationally acclaimed singer Freda Payne performs the songs of Ella Fitzgerald at the Catalina Bar and Grill. The young protege of Quincy Jones during his big band era, Freda's career spans over four decades, and includes multiple starring roles on Broadway and the no. 1 hit "Band of Gold."

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The last date listed for Freda Payne's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald was Sunday February 11, 2007 / 9:30pm.

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This supper club hosts great live jazz and cabaret in a setting with Old World charm. Catalina has lived up to its slogan "Nothing But the Best in Jazz" by presenting a veritable Who's Who of jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Ray Brown, Joe Williams, Max Roach, Carmen McRae, Joe Henderson, Benny Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman and many more. See the full event listing for the lineup of upcoming performers. Learn More

Catalina Bar and Grill
6725 West Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
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323-466-2210
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GREAT VENUE-FABULOUS ACOUSTICS-GREAT FOOD-CLEAR SITE LINES FROM ALL SEATS
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Was a wonderful concert in a dinner club atmosphere. Food was a little pricey but excellent quality. Service was pretty good even though the waiter forgot our salads and neve did get a refill on the coffee. Really enjoyed Freda!!
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More Information About Freda Payne's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

Quotes & Highlights

  • “Payne conjures the spirit of Ella... she’s off the charts with Ella-tonian fever. Payne rocketed the crowd up into Ella’s galaxy.” -New York Amsterdam News
  • “Payne bears a remarkable resemblance to the legendary singer’s sound, and has mastered the wordless scatting style developed by Ella.” -Variety
  • “Payne makes Ella worth seeing and hearing. Her scatting is a wonder.” -Newark Star-Ledger

Description

Freda Payne started her career by singing radio commercial jingles in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan. This quickly caught the attention of music executives and other artists. At the age of 17, the legendary Pearl Bailey gave Freda her first professional job and this paved the way for her to share the stage with other legends that have included Lionel Hampton, Sammy Davis Jr., Billy Eckstine, Quincy ]ones, Bill Cosby and many others.

The young protegee of Quincy Jones during his big band era, Freda toured with him performing at theatres that included the world famous Apollo in New York and the Regal in Chicago. Soon after she recorded her first album When The Lights Go Down for Impulse Records and is now available on CD. Of all the music styles that Freda has the ability to perform, her favourite is Jazz. In a recent article she stated: "Ella (Fitzgerald), Sarah (Vaughan), and Billie (Holiday) are the greatest - Those ladies were the divas of their day - each had the unique gift of interpreting the best songs from an incredible era with their own inimitable styles ..."