(ThyBlackMan.com) Ella Fitzgerald, often referred to as the “Queen of Jazz,” was a powerhouse vocalist whose influence on the ...

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.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — She was known as the "First Lady of Song;" Ella Fitzgerald influenced generations of musicians for more than half a century. A modern-day role model, Fitzgerald was born out of ...

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The life and times of the First Lady of Song has been turned into a musical — with a powerhouse team developing it for Broadway. Acclaimed playwright, author and actress Anna Deavere Smith has written ...

In early 1933, a 15-year-old Ella Fitzgerald spent many a day dancing for dimes and nickels on the sidewalks of Yonkers, N.Y. At least she did until a truant officer caught her and hauled her to ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. When Ella Fitzgerald was young, no one would have guessed she’d grow up to ...

A new biography sheds light on her humble beginnings and prolific, genre-defining career. By Dwight Garner When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate ...