‘Becoming Ella Fitzgerald’ Expands the Cultural Memory
Judith Tick’s Becoming Ella Fitzgerald corrects much of the public’s understanding of the First Lady of Song, necessarily expanding the cultural memory.
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The 25 Best Christmas Albums by Pop Divas
Pop divas seem born for Christmas: they’re dramatic, emotional, sentimental, campy – everything that’s Christmas. These best Christmas albums suit the season.
Ella Fitzgerald Live at the Hollywood Bowl in 1958 Rediscovered
Ella Fitzgerald mixed styles in a unique way while sticking to the work of one songwriter at a time. This recording shows how she could masterfully do this with a live orchestra.
‘Piano Duets’ Asserts Ella Fitzgerald’s Interpretive Greatness
Though called "The First Lady of Song", Ella Fitzgerald is more lauded for her spectacular vocal sound than for her interpretations of lyrics, but a new reissue should help correct that understanding of her art.
Ella, Sinatra, and Hamell on Trial: The Great American Songbook in Difficult Times
Hamell on Trial draws upon the musical power of Fitzgerald and the sexual prowess of Sinatra to become one of the finest musical interpreters of America itself.
Ella Fitzgerald and the London Symphony Orchestra: Someone To Watch Over Me
Pairing her original vocal tracks with new arrangements from the London Symphony Orchestra, Ella's "latest" release featuring some shining moments.
Ella Fitzgerald’s Centennial: Is It Possible to Reinvent This Artist?
The First Lady of Song was a seeker, and it's been all too easy to just imitate her: the scatting, the silky melodies. On her 100th, there's a better way to do it.
Lizz Wright Plays Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald’s Centennial Birthday with New Video (premiere)
Lizz Wright celebrates the music of Ella Fitzgerald at a special concert this Saturday, October 22nd at the Apollo Theater in NYC and shares new video.