The title of “Becoming Ella Fitzgerald,” Judith Tick’s incisive, doggedly researched new biography of the 20th century’s preeminent songstress, suggests action and movement. This is no ...

Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 ...

University Prof. Augusta Read Thomas’s ‘Bebop Kaleidoscope’ embraces refractions of light, jazz and transformation ...

Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996) was a gifted American jazz artist. She had a warm and lovely voice, with notable rhythmic sense, versatility, and intonation, as well as exceptional talent at scat singing.

John Bommarito interviews Professor Brent Wagner and Assistant Professor of Music Tyler Driskill about an upcoming event at ...

"My mom used to play Billie Holiday on Sundays, I found Ella Fitzgerald - who’s my absolute favorite jazz singer - and my father listened to Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. "So part of me knew ...

Nestle into a comfy seat, fix yourself a cup of tea and check out our list of the best songs about autumn, including tracks ...

Vinyl records hold a special place in the hearts of music lovers, and for jazz enthusiasts, they are truly a treasure trove.

Hall's genius with a guitar had profound implications for the jazz band format, as six-strings replaced piano in the rhythm ...

How many Broadway shows has Ella Fitzgerald been in? Ella Fitzgerald has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows. How many West End shows has Ella Fitzgerald been in? Ella Fitzgerald has not appeared in ...

His remarkable playing on this chamber jazz record is a ... Billie Holiday was peerless when it came to conveying the emotion in a song If Ella was the supreme portrayer of lyrics, Billie Holiday ...

The Village Voice reports on a great evening at Summerstage, featuring Brittany Howard, Michael Kiwanuka, and Yasmin Williams.