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   Who was Ella Fitzgerald?

   • Celebrate the life of the artist known as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, or just plain ol' Lady Ella with these fascinating facts. 1. Ella Fitzgerald was a jazz fan from a young age. Though she attempted to launch her career as a dancer (more on that in a moment), Ella Fitzgerald was a jazz enthusiast from a very young age.

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   How did Ella Fitzgerald become famous?

   • Pioneering jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald —who was born on April 25, 1917—helped revolutionize the genre. But the iconic songstress’s foray into the music industry was almost accidental, as she had planned to show off her dancing skills when she made her stage debut.

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   What happened to Ella Fitzgerald?

   • Ella Fitzgerald was hospitalized briefly for respiratory problems in 1985, for congestive heart failure in 1986, and for exhaustion in 1990. In March 1990, she appeared at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England with the Count Basie Orchestra for the launch of Jazz FM, plus a gala dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel where she performed.

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   Was Ella Fitzgerald a jazz fan?

   • 1. Ella Fitzgerald was a jazz fan from a young age. Though she attempted to launch her career as a dancer (more on that in a moment), Ella Fitzgerald was a jazz enthusiast from a very young age. She was a fan of Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby, and truly idolized Connee Boswell of the Boswell Sisters.

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   Where did Ella Fitzgerald live from 1949 to 1956?

   • From 1949 to 1956, Ella Fitzgerald lived in St. Albans, New York. This enclave of prosperous African Americans was home to other jazz luminaries, including Illinois Jacquet, Count Basie, and Lena Horne. Fitzgerald was a civil rights activist who used her talent to break racial barriers across the nation.

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   Was Ella Fitzgerald a dancer?

   • Though she attempted to launch her career as a dancer (more on that in a moment), Ella Fitzgerald was a jazz enthusiast from a very young age. She was a fan of Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby, and truly idolized Connee Boswell of the Boswell Sisters. “She was tops at the time,” Fitzgerald said in 1988. “I was attracted to her immediately.

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2. jazziz.com › short-history-tisket-tasket-ellaA short history of … “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” (Ella Fitzgerald ...

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   Oct 7, 2024 · “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” was the breakthrough hit of vocalist Ella Fitzgerald with the Chick Webb Orchestra. She co-wrote the song with Al Feldman, the arranger who would later be known as Van Alexander, in 1938.

3. www.songtell.com › ella-fitzgerald › my-heart-stoodMeaning of "My Heart Stood Still" by Ella Fitzgerald

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   2 days ago · "My Heart Stood Still," as performed by Ella Fitzgerald, captures the whirlwind of emotions that come with falling in love unexpectedly. The overall theme of the song revolves around the transformative power of love—a sudden, electrifying connection that can redefine one’s entire perspective on life and relationships.

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   2 days ago · What innocence! Ella Fitzgerald and Al Feldman changed the rhyme into a popular jazz piece which became her trademark song for many years.

6. www.radiofrance.fr › francemusique › podcastsLes grandes voix du jazz : Ella Fitzgerald, la grâce

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   2 days ago · Les grandes voix du jazz : Ella Fitzgerald, la grâce. Lundi 14 octobre 2024. Indisponible. écouter (30 min) Ella Fitzgerald ©Getty - Michael Ochs Archives. Publicité. Provenant du podcast Jazz Collection. Quatre épisodes de 30mn pour se laisser envoûter par quatre icones de l’art vocal.

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8. www.daysoftheyear.com › days › national-black-womenNational Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day - Days Of The Year

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   2 days ago · From music to dance and visual arts, their influence extends far and wide, with artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and Faith Ringgold paving the way for future generations. National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day continues to inspire and bring attention to this incredible legacy .

9. jazziz.com › new-album-features-ella-fitzgeraldNew album features Ella Fitzgerald with the London Symphony ...

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   4 days ago · Someone to Watch Over Me, a new album featuring digitally remastered vocal tracks from Ella Fitzgerald's original Decca and Verve recordings paired with newly orchestrated and arranged performances by the London Symphony Orchestra, will be released on Verve on September 29.

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    5 days ago · The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles in 1959, and 28 awards were presented. Famous recipients included Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and the Kingston Trio.