Composers Concordance Presents Compcord @harlem Jazz Featuring Sound Liberation 'ella Fitzgerald Inspired'

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New York, NY — What happens when the spirit of Ella Fitzgerald meets contemporary composition, improvisation, and the adventurous energy of New York’s new music community? On Friday, November 6, Composers Concordance presents “Ella Fitzgerald Inspired,” an adventurous concert celebrating one of the most influential voices in American music while looking beyond the familiar repertoire to explore the creative possibilities her legacy continues to inspire. Fitzgerald was celebrated for her extraordinary voice, impeccable swing, inventive scat singing, and seemingly effortless ability to transform a song. This concert takes those qualities not as museum pieces, but as creative provocations — jumping-off points for contemporary composers and performers. The result is a program where jazz meets contemporary classical music, written composition meets improvisation, and the legendary American songbook meets the unpredictable possibilities of a live ensemble.