On November 3, Orem will get a taste of New York jazz with a special performance by Svetlana and the New York Collective. Svetlana, “Russian by birth, American by Music,” grew up in the Soviet Union, where she fell in love with American jazz. Here are some of the jazz albums that Svetlana first fell in love with, as well as records that continue to inspire her.

Porgy and Bess
By Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
CD

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book
By Ella Fitzgerald
CD

I Can’t Help It
By Betty Carter
CD

Julie is Her Name
By Julie London
CD

Chet Baker Sings and Plays
By Chet Baker
CD
