A biography of the celebrated jazz singer, known especially for her scat singing and "songbook" recordings of the works of many major American composers.
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Provides an introduction to the life and biography of the African American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, who recorded more than 200 albums and performed at Carnegie Hall 26 times.
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Traces the life of the legendary singer, tells how she became involved in music, and describes the highlights of her career.
This collection is exclusive to the book and cannot be purchased elsewhere. Ella Jane Fitzgerald became an internationally celebrated cultural force who has been called the greatest female singer in history.
Interpreting long-lost setlists, reviews from both white and Black newspapers, and newly released footage and recordings, the book explores how Ella’s transcendence as an improvisor produced onstage performances every bit as significant ...
Ella Fitzgerald went from a poor girl living on the streets to the one of the greatest Jazz singers of her time and ours.
The Ella Fitzgerald Companion: Seven Decades of Commentary
"Scat Cat Monroe" narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.
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