THE SAVOY ELLINGTONS
Reminiscent of the forties with the electrifying essence of the present is what makes this dynamic brother and sister vocal duo known as The Savoy Ellingtons unique. April Ellington and Edward Ellington Jr. take you on a musical tour from the time when music was music and elegance the fare of the day, and transports you to now! Today!
The Savoy Ellingtons, approach and treatment of a lyric is always with deft and understanding. Their diction, phrasing, and sense of melodic structure is clear and precise. Along every note of the way no matter what the song, it is their song and belongs to no one else.
Each has their own legion of followers and are winning new adherents every day. The Savoy Ellingtons has that “touch of greatness” reserved for a few. Though April and Edward have their styles individually, the blend of the two makes for a magical performance.
Frequently referred to as "Entertainers Extraordinaire”, they have performed extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, and South America. Live performances range from classical and sacred concerts to international jazz festivals, corporate events, and fundraisers.
The two artists acclimatize themselves to a vast spectrum of audiences whether they are singing in English, Spanish, Italian, German, French or Latin. Irrespective of the forum, it is clear that the stage and spotlight are no strangers to April and Edward. Renditions of jazz, pop and international rhythms are enhanced by their musical group, which ranges from ten pieces to a full orchestra.
The Savoy Ellingtons’ arrangements, orchestrations, and interpretations of original sound-stylings of this millennium are an experience truly not to be missed!
PERFORMANCES
(Partial List)
President Barack Obama Inaugural Ball Washington, D.C. - Private V.I.P. Reception
Producers of “An Evening With Smokey Robinson” for the Duke Ellington School of The Arts – Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Museum of African American History.
Howard Theatre Gala Opening
(Guests - Berry Gordy, April & Edward Ellington, Bill Cosby, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick & others).
Video link - TV Coverage: Click Here Video link - Purple Carpet: Click Here
Lifting As We Climb Foundation Gala / Vernon Davis (San Francisco 49ers) & Vontae Davis (Miami Dolphins)
Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
Montreal International Jazz Festival
Ottawa International Jazz Festival
Iridium Jazz Club New York
Blues and Dreams Festival
CORPORATE EVENTS
(Partial List)
A.B.O.T.A. - Maui Hawaii
Rome, Italy
Paris, France
United Kingdom
Zurich, Switzerland
PERFORMED WITH
(Partial List)
Duke Ellington
Stevie Wonder
Stanley Clarke
Branford Marsalis
Nancy Sinatra
George Duke
Arturo Sandoval
Jeffrey Osborne
Tootie Heath
Clarke Terry
Leo Nocentelli
Linda Hopkins
Joe Williams
Little Jimmy Scott