Ella Fitzgerald

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The young Icelandic-Chinese singer, now a Grammy nominee, has been pegged by some as her generation's jazz savior — a burdensome role that arguably misreads her talents.

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Being on stage can be stressful. Even more so when singing for a live audience and you forget the words to the song. When you have the improvisation…

As the years go by, it can be harder and harder to find singers and bands that still perform the original charts from the '30s and '40s, which include…

Since she was 14, Seattle jazz singer Greta Matassa has been drawn to the music of Ella Fitzgerald. She considers Ella a major influence and uses her…

Known as the "First Lady of Jazz" singer Ella Fitzgerald was born April 25, 1917, in Newport News, Virginia.From rather humble beginnings Fitzgerald and…

Jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald’s voice is recognized by millions around the world. But few know about her career-defining friendship with Marilyn Monroe, to whom Fitzgerald said she “owe a real debt.”