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YELLOW BASKET. I SEND A LETTER TO MY MOMMY. ON THE WAY I DROPPED IT. SHE’S KNOWN AS THE QUEEN OF JAZZ AND THE FIRST LADY OF SONG. ELLA FITZGERALD RECORDED 200 ALBUMS AND 2000 SONGS SHAPING AMERICAN ...

Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996) was a gifted American jazz artist. She had a warm and lovely voice, with notable rhythmic sense, versatility, and intonation, as well as exceptional talent at scat singing.

Like Charlie Parker on the saxophone or Jimi Hendrix on the guitar, Ella Fitzgerald redefined what could be done with her instrument — which, in her case, was her singular voice — with a mix of ...

Caity Weaver’s 10-hour holiday music playlist guarantees an event to remember. By Alex Barron, Lynn Levy, Sophia Lanman and Pat McCusker A new biography sheds light on her humble beginnings and ...

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Once upon a whitewashing, the instantaneous and sustained genius of Ella Fitzgerald read as a musical Cinderella story: A 16-year-old girl from Harlem (originally Virginia) debuts at the Apollo ...

As one of the most beloved singers of the 20th century, Ella Fitzgerald was admired around the world. She was also one of the most acclaimed, earning a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master ...

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THR review: Leslie Woodhead's doc 'Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things' traces the life and half-century career of the jazz luminary. By Sheri Linden Senior Copy Editor/Film Critic When a ...

Explore the catalog of “The First Lady of Song” with tracks chosen by Valerie June, Yaya Bey, Imani Perry and 13 more writers and musicians. By Marcus J. Moore Caity Weaver’s 10-hour holiday music ...