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Saturday 2 June 2012

Jazz Greats: Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996)


Image source: Ella Fitzgerald - Wikipedia

       The perfect example of strength, The Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, overcame a troubled pass and became the most innovative voice in Jazz Music. Her Scatting style is unmatched and her Vocals are indescribable. Check a few songs here: A-Tisket, A-Tasket , Flying Home , Oh, Lady be good ,  One note Samba (Scat) and  You'll have to swing it (Mr. Paganini)



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Fitzgerald
Background information
Birth nameElla Jane Fitzgerald
Also known asFirst Lady of Song, Lady Ella
Born(1917-04-25)April 25, 1917
Newport News, Virginia
DiedJune 15, 1996(1996-06-15) (aged 79)
Beverly Hills, California
GenresSwing, traditional pop, vocal jazz
OccupationsVocalist
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1934-1993
LabelsCapitol, Decca, Pablo, Reprise, Verve
WebsiteOfficial website


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