Discovering Ella

Extraordinary talent won't be stopped

The (mostly) true story of the greatest jazz drummer you've never heard of who stumbled upon a 16-year-old singer and nurtured her into a legend.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Drama

Production Company Carey-It-Off Enterprises

Release Date 8 July 2023

8 mins

Cast

Arlen Escarpeta Chick Webb

Jaira Byrams Ella Fitzgerald

Jason Stuart Charles Buchanan

Ivar Brogger Moe Gale

Meredith Thomas Helen Oakley

Griffin Matthews Bardu Ali

Ben Whitehair Van Alexander

Basil Hoffman Bob Stephens

Brian Grabin Chick's Band

Kris Bergh Chick's Band

Noah Ehler Chick's Band

Luke Woodle Chick's Band

Crew

Director

Kathi Carey

Writers

Judith Falzerano

Chet Falzerano

Producer

Kathi Carey

Editor

David Manship

Costume Design

MarLee Candell