Calling all fans of jazz and American pop hits.
The Lompoc Pops Orchestra is performing a show dedicated to Ella Fitzgerald’s portfolio on March 29 at 4 p.m. Audience members will cherish the sounds of nostalgia from the era of soul, guided by the Great American Songbook. Though loosely defined, the songbook is a treasure trove of popular music from the 1920s to the 1960s.
“This event promises an unforgettable evening of music, paying tribute to one of the most iconic voices in American jazz,” according to press materials.
Prepare to hear numbers like “’S Wonderful,” “Who Cares,” and “Misty” with Kathryn Loomis as a vocal soloist and Mitch Latting as a vocal and trumpet soloist. Éva Alhadeff is featured as the young artist soloist.
Join the orchestra for its performance at the First United Methodist Church, located at 925 N. F St. in Lompoc.
General admission costs $25, and tickets for students with an ID cost $5. Children 12 years and younger can attend at no cost. Buy tickets at the door or before the show at The Box Shop or Lompoc Valley Florist.
Call (805) 733-1796 or visit lompocpopsorchestra.net for more information.
This article appears in March 19 – March 26, 2026.