Stella Cole - Millennium Stage (January 11, 2024)

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Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Stella Katherine Cole is a multifaceted performer based in New York City. You might know her from social media, where she has amassed well over half a million followers and nearly 6 million likes from posting singing videos that are beloved by a worldwide audience of all ages. Her videos have been reposted and praised by musicians like Michael Bublé, James Taylor, and Meghan Trainor and Broadway legends like Betty Buckley, Stephanie J. Block, and Donna Murphy. In New York, Stella has performed at iconic venues such as Dizzy’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, 54 Below, Town Hall, Mezzrow, and the Cafe Carlyle as a guest soloist with Darren Criss. She has toured the country with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ). She recently collaborated with PMJ on a jazzy cover of “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus. The music video has already racked up a combined total of 5 million views between PMJ’s KZbin and Stella’s social media. Stella is recording her highly anticipated debut studio album this summer with producer Matt Pierson.
Stella first fell in love with the Great American Songbook as a toddler, transfixed by movies like The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Singin’ in the Rain. These old movie musicals and their stars continue to impact her work today. Her biggest inspirations are Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand, two powerhouse performers who straddled the world of jazz, musical theatre, and popular music.
Stella graduated from Northwestern University in 2021 with a degree in theatre and international relations. She is currently a student of Tony Award®-winning vocal coach Joan Lader (Cynthia Erivo, Madonna, Patti LuPone, Sutton Foster) and La Tanya Hall (collaborator of Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, and Diana Ross).

[@stellanrude3813]

I imagine myself sitting in a jazz bar in the 50s, and 40s like an old-school noir detective after a long day and having a glass of gin to myself in my detective attire, and then this woman named Stella Cole appeared and started singing and everyone who was in the room amazed by her voice and beauty oh how times have changed.

[@vinnieomahoney6359]

Late forties and fifties vibes, no social media, no tech etc etc 100% better times than today. This lady definitely born in the wrong era. I was born in the sixties but have always been into, involved in forties and fifties, scene, the cars, the clothes etc. Thank you Stella for bringing real music from better times x

[@luispradomontesdeoca9519]

Bravo Bravo Stella!!!

[@jamesleasure8836]

Stella is such a joy, and her singing so pure and beautiful. It transports me to a time when we were better as a people. Thank you, Stella. ❤

[@able8803]

Her "Flowers" is one of the best renditions. Love it.

[@NakOut]

I always love hearing Stella's renditions of standards. I just wish I could sit in a jazz club, eating dinner as I hear the soft chatter of the audience and the beauty of her voice.

[@melissamaggioncalda242]

I could not make it in person tonight so I am so grateful that this was aired here! I have been following Stella and loved hearing her sing a whole set of beautiful songs!

[@darrenjarvis7694]

Thank god for that teacher

[@leonardcaplan2022]

Very generous of you to release this entire concert!

[@jimwallace3856]

you are raising an entire generation to standards that well were even before my time!!! I so appreciate your gifts and your arrangements of each piece! Sensual! Joyful! Angry! LOVELY!!!! You go Stella Cole!

[@larisab4062]

I love her...She sing the same like old jazz divas. I love this...very romantic & poetic.

[@BLU8]

Beautiful music and an absolutely incredible voice! Thank you so much for uploading this concert to be enjoyed by a worldwide audience! 👏

[@jesuseduardolomeliromero9997]

Mágico Hermosa🥰 Luciste Increíble Que Buenos Músicos completamente entregados a la Escena!!!!! Eres Increíble Wawwwwww❤❤❤❤❤️💋🌹😘😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@pctmelo1]

Amazing voice and concert! Viva Stella!

[@michaelkjazz4910]

Super concert !! Great job also to Michael and the band !! 🎶🎵😊

[@coppertop182]

I got to see her perform live on tour in Portland! It was magic!😭 Been following her for only a little while now but instantly just fell in love with her voice and stage presence. What a star!

[@user-ot3cx8ki5t]

Thank you for sharing your voice, Stella! ❤️ Wishing you nothing but the best.

[@ibarramarianojr.9602]

With eyes shut.... got transported into an old-fashioned bar, old-fashioned singing, and the smooth swing of a sultry voice to create that perfect jazz. Hey there Ms B-e-a-utiful Stella. A thousand and one thanks.

[@ToddlerTN]

I love listening to everything from Chopin to Dua Lipa - but these standards are just the greatest. Stella, I love the story you shared before singing Happy Days Are Here Again. If you see this, don’t stop doing your thing. You’ve got a rare gift!

[@andrewanderson692]

Beautiful. One word sums up everything I am witnessing with my eyes and ears.

[@grontek]

Thank You. Beautiful.

[@jtubbytoe]

Beautiful. Love this music

[@annamariemarino4888]

Been a fan of Stella Cole for quite a while and she never disappoints❤

[@sergiogo6085]

She is great! Been watching her on KZbin for about a year maybe 1.5 years now! Love her music.

[@stigmellem]

😲 Piano solo is fantastic. Your vibrato and vocal tone are... strong, but still so tender.

[@KatazeevTheWizard]

Delightful, magical and lovely! Stella transports us back in time.

[@nancychong4650]

I hope there’ll be more videos of her. I’m to impatient to wait til August for her first album.

[@walkingthecircle]

Such a lovely night. Thank you! You are wonderful!

[@michaelmaravichpharmd3543]

She is quite amazing! An old soul!

[@rbsprods3200]

What an AMAZING VOICE! Really enjoyed that set.

[@Horatiuy]

Thank you! A true shower of music!

[@palakalola3744]

So glad you have so effectively brought this back so exqusitely-you really have outdone the advice of your first college professor who was trying to mold you into a more modern sound. There’s certainly a place for that, but you preserve music from the Great American Songbook like no other. Love the impromptu videos from TikTok too as your expressions are soo fine!

[@juancarlosdelaespriella7591]

I love your sound, it feels so good.

[@sergeimihhailenko2862]

From Russia with Love! Amazing voice and music present!

[@chrisemilywinters5980]

You give all of us hope for the future.

[@lizgray5750]

She is fabulous!

[@adrianbarrell2115]

Just love Stella's voice

[@jorgecolin6582]

Just beautiful, Miss Cole

[@mariaburik6164]

She sings jazz amazingly and her personality is amazing when she sings. I think she is the most wonderful singer who sings american jazz nowodays.

[@astridheliroemer7314]

LIKE A TENDER TRAP...PERFECT CONCERT.

[@astridheliroemer7314]

SUCH A JOY...

[@kevinhixson3157]

I could sit and listen to her her sing the dictionary with this stupid dreamy look on my face. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@houdabenmansour3273]

Beautiful voice and presence. ❤Stella❤Love from Morocco ❤️

[@sharonbalmer7675]

Amazing vocals. Absolutely beautiful.

[@markhemzy8433]

Such a beautiful voice, thank you for sharing this.

[@mfish3190]

Incredible 👏🏼

[@henrylozada1525]

Thanks for sharing your spectacular voice and interpretation of each song. I enjoyed. Thanks ❤

[@rjrviudez]

Wow!!!

[@meckra]

So classy!

[@sueleslie9570]

Just saw Stella and company at the AVALON in Ohio 🎶❤️

[@HectorHughMunro]

Really enjoyable.

[@user-ef5lm6et2j]

Stunning Performance Stella

[@jimwallace3856]

Stella Cole is skyrocketing into superstardom... riding her rich voice, depth of emotion and beauty to great heights!!! Congratulations Stella!!

[@reallyshowme9441]

Beautiful

[@kokostudioku]

Hi Kennedy Center, why don't we allow it to save in our playlist? I'm sure many of us want to watch it again in the future.

[@astridheliroemer7314]

Isn't she in love with the bassist...🎉