

Atlantic Canadian-based Cuban artist Dee Hernandez celebrates the legacy of Ella Fitzgerald with a stop at The Carleton on Valentine's Day during her Black History Month Tribute Tour on Saturday, February 14th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. This is our kind of dinner & date production! Often cited as the ‘First Lady Of Song’, or referred to as the ‘Queen Of Jazz’, Ella Fitzgerald rewrote the book of jazz vocals throughout a storied career that spanned over 50 years. Her groundbreaking approach gave birth to the style of singing referred to as ‘scat’, which fearlessly bound together tone, rhythm, timing and improvisation. This February, Atlantic Canada’s own jazz powerhouse Dee Hernandez will honour Fitzgerald’s treasured legacy with a heartfelt tribute tour during Black History Month 2026. Being a lifelong fan of the work of Fitzgerald, Hernandez and her combo of accomplished jazz veterans will channel the soul, swing, and spirit of one of her greatest musical idols. “Ella has always been more than an inspiration to me, not only as a vocalist, but as a human being,” says Hernandez. “She carried herself with grace and integrity during one of the most difficult times…
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Sat Feb 14 · The Carleton
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