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 ...

Ella at 100! The First Lady of Song’s rich musical legacy is still alive and well in Europe, Canada and across the USA, including Michigan. Today kicks off the official centennial celebration of ...

Having an appreciation for jazz music is all about respecting intuitive instrumentation as an art form that can catapult audiences to unimaginable heights. For the “First Lady of Song” with undeniable ...

Long Island native and vocalist Jane Monheit pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most enduring jazz singers in history and a very influential figure in Monheit's own musical career. The singer ...

WASHINGTON — Ella Fitzgerald, the first lady of song, is being honored on a new postage stamp. The 39-cent stamp will be released today at ceremonies at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York and will be ...

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, ...

Ella Fitzgerald – the First Lady of Song – is being honored on a new postage stamp. The 39-cent stamp will be released Wednesday at ceremonies at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, and will be on ...

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 ...

Jazz, like any art, is a rich loam of inspiration and direction. A given contemporary artist has many options for smartly programmed recordings centered on paying tribute. It may be homage to a ...