Mon Jul 21
2025 Winner of the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition
The evening will feature selections from the "Ella Fitzgerald Songbook"
Clara Campbell is an accomplished jazz vocalist based in Washington, D.C., originally from Bountiful, Utah. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music from Snow College’s Horne School of Music, where she studied with renowned mentors such as Carl Allen, Chase Baird, Jennifer Madsen, and Philip Kuehn. Over the course of her career, Clara has collaborated with some of the most respected figures in jazz, including Rodney Whitaker, Catherine Russell, Jon Faddis, and Gordon Goodwin. In 2022, she joined the U.S. Air Force’s prestigious Airmen of Note as their featured vocalist, further solidifying her reputation as a highly respected performer. With a wealth of experience gained from international performances at renowned venues and festivals, including the Rochester Jazz Festival and the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, Clara continues to refine her craft and contribute to the evolution of jazz.