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A new book on the life of legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald hopes to shed light on the celebrated artist’s darkest hour before she became one of the most celebrated stars in music history. Emmy ...

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 ...

In early 1933, a 15-year-old Ella Fitzgerald spent many a day dancing for dimes and nickels on the sidewalks of Yonkers, N.Y. At least she did until a truant officer caught her and hauled her to ...

Caity Weaver’s 10-hour holiday music playlist guarantees an event to remember. By Alex Barron, Lynn Levy, Sophia Lanman and Pat McCusker A new biography sheds light on her humble beginnings and ...

There are few voices in jazz, and perhaps in all of music, that carry the warmth, depth and precision of Ella Fitzgerald's. Her effortless swing, her impeccable phrasing, her ability to transform even ...

Like many renowned artists, Ella Fitzgerald always knew what she wanted to do in life. Unfortunately for her, those dreams of becoming a dancer were dashed once her voice got recognized instead of her ...

Once upon a whitewashing, the instantaneous and sustained genius of Ella Fitzgerald read as a musical Cinderella story: A 16-year-old girl from Harlem (originally Virginia) debuts at the Apollo ...

Explore the catalog of “The First Lady of Song” with tracks chosen by Valerie June, Yaya Bey, Imani Perry and 13 more writers and musicians. By Marcus J. Moore Caity Weaver’s 10-hour holiday music ...