Ella's Christmas Songs, Back Where She Sang
Essential Ella: A Classic Christmas Celebration Featuring Nicoya Baker
Tue, Dec 01, 2026 - Sat, Dec 26, 2026
In 1960, Ella Fitzgerald made a Christmas record called "Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas." Twenty years later, she sang right here in the Tower Theatre. Nicoya Baker, a Houston singer, has sung Ella at Doc's since 2025. Now she brings those Christmas songs home to Ella's old stage.
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Essential Ella: A Classic Christmas Celebration Featuring Nicoya Baker
Tue, Dec 01
Essential Ella: A Classic Christmas Celebration Featuring Nicoya Baker
Sat, Dec 26
Essential Ella: A Classic Christmas Celebration brings the romance and warmth of the holiday season to life through the music of Ella Fitzgerald. For this special Christmas edition, vocalist Nicoya Baker celebrates the songs Ella made unforgettable, performing beloved Christmas classics with elegance, swing, and heartfelt charm.
Joined by the Graeme Francis Trio, Nicoya fills the room with cozy ballads, joyful swing, and the timeless glow of the golden age of jazz. Classy, romantic, and full of holiday spirit, this is a Christmas night at Doc’s made for candlelit tables, cocktails, and unforgettable music.
Our kitchen and bar will be open. Come hungry, the food's as good as the music.
Merry Christmas and see you at the show!
About Doc's Houston
Doc's is Houston's premier supper club and live music venue, set inside Montrose's historic Tower Theatre. A landmark 1936 movie palace, its stage has hosted legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Leon Russell, Steve Martin and Ray Charles. Re-opened in 2025 by bandleader and pianist Doc Watkins, the club brings the golden era of the supper club back to Westheimer. Live music runs Tuesday through Saturday, with performances by Doc Watkins and his orchestra to world-class touring artists. Every show is an intimate, ticketed concert with reserved seating and attentive table service from the first note to the last. Come early for chef Matt Fanella's classic supper club fare: steaks, seafood, and pastas with handcrafted cocktails and wine to match. At Doc's, the goal is simple: to bring joy, with sensational entertainment, exquisite food and drinks, and service that exceeds every expectation. 1201 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (281) 805-8787 Tuesday– Saturday 6 PM–midnight