Affectionately dubbed as "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald’s amazing voice thrilled music fans for decades during her impeccable live performances. Even following her death in 1996 at age 79, ...

If you're new to jazz, go to our Getting Into Jazz primer for some hints on how to listen. The Great American Songbook—songs written from the 1920's to the 1950's by giants such as Cole Porter, Rogers ...

This concert is not just an afternoon or evening of Fitzgerald’s songs or an imitation of the legendary singer. Lots of singers have sung the same classic songs, but not like Fitzgerald. Her warm ...

YELLOW BASKET. I SEND A LETTER TO MY MOMMY. ON THE WAY I DROPPED IT. SHE’S KNOWN AS THE QUEEN OF JAZZ AND THE FIRST LADY OF SONG. ELLA FITZGERALD RECORDED 200 ALBUMS AND 2000 SONGS SHAPING AMERICAN ...

The Crossroads Theater Co. in New Brunswick continues its bid to rebound from financial woes with "Ella Fitzgerald -- The First Lady of Song." This musical revue featuring former pop diva Freda Payne ...

This is FRESH AIR. We asked our classical music critic, Lloyd Schwartz, to recommend some music to listen to that feels right for this moment. He says the album that's given him the most sheer ...

But let’s be fair: Fitzgerald didn’t write “Mack the Knife,” making her mistake more understandable. Bobby Darrin and Louis Armstrong first sang the song, according to The Kids Should See This. Still, ...

When I heard the news of Ella Fitzgerald’s death, I took it very hard. I knew it signaled more than the end of the greatest jazz singer of all time, whose remarkable career spanned six decades and ...

Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most recognized voices in jazz history. As a teen, her dream was to be a dancer, but fate had different plans for... Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady Of Song Ella Fitzgerald: ...

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Copyright 2024 Fresh Air Fitzgerald's warm, yet ultra-cool voice was at the opposite pole of jazz ...