Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams

Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 8 PM

Repeats Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 1 AM

Also airs on Fusion on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 8 PM and Sunday, Dec. 20, at 9 PM

In collaboration with the Ella Fitzgerald Foundation, the American Pops Orchestra presents an evening celebrating the entire iconic album of holiday classics. This hourlong performance stars host and vocalist Vanessa Williams, with appearances by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Norm Lewis, Carmen Ruby Floyd and more.

Maestro Luke Frazier and APO present a new take on Ella’s classic 1960 holiday album, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas,performed in its entirety by a stellar lineup of artists. One of the most celebrated holiday albums of all time, it featured classic American songs of the season, including “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Winter Wonderland.”