HOME BASE: Long Beach Island area
STYLE: A self-described “genre chameleon,” Stella plays jazzy, reimagined covers, often from piano-based artists such as Billy Joel, Elton John and Nina Simone. Stella uses a loop machine for performances to incorporate beatboxing, harmonies and layered vocals.
LINEUP: Allison Stella, piano and vocals.
FUN FACT: Stella is a classically trained pianist. In college, she studied jazz and performed with opera groups and the Oxford University Student Choir.
TWO’S TAKE: Stella’s unique style and abundant talent allow her to turn any cover into a masterclass in musicianship.
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