Stella Cole (Extended Version) - Stella Cole

Stella Cole (Extended Version) is vocalist Stella Cole's album released in 2025, an expanded edition of her earlier recording. The ensemble includes pianist and organist Ben Paterson, guitarist Chico Pinheiro, tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon, and bassist Neal Miner, among other musicians. The nine-track program draws from the Great American Songbook and classic pop, including "(Love Is) The Tender Trap," "Blame It on My Youth," "I've Got a Crush on You," "Moon River," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "On the Street Where You Live," and "When the Sun Comes Out," plus "Detour Ahead" and "Walking in the Sunshine." Paterson contributes both piano and organ, varying the timbral palette across tracks. Weldon's warm tenor saxophone provides melodic counterpoint to Cole's vocals, and Pinheiro's acoustic guitar brings a Brazilian-influenced delicacy to the arrangements. Cole's vocal style draws on the tradition of classic jazz singers, with clear diction and a warm, controlled delivery. The extended version adds tracks to the original release, expanding the program while maintaining the album's cohesive approach to standard repertoire.