| 1917 | Apr 25, 1917 - The Official Web Site of Ella Fitzgerald - Biography The Official Web Site of Ella Fitzgerald with links to her biography, fast facts, ... Ella Jane Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Va. on April 25, 1917. ... Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation ...The Official Web Site of Ella Fitzgerald - Biography The Official Web Site of Ella Fitzgerald with links to her biography, fast facts, ... Ella Jane Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Va. on April 25, 1917. ... Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation The Official Website of The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation features information about the supported charities, ... Miss Ella Jane Fitzgerald.  Show more  Show lesswiki.name.com/en/Ella_Jane_Fitzgerald
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| 1918 | Apr 25, 1918 - Ella Fitzgerald, American jazz and scat singer, was born on April 25, 1918. Ella Fitzgerald's most popular songs were "A-Tisket A-Tasket," "Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home," "Flying Home," "I'm Making Believe," "Lady Be Good" and "Mack the Knife." Ella ...www.associatedcontent.com/article/1683148/april_25_todays_notable_birthdays_pg4.html
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| 1934 | 1934 - Ella Fitzgerald got her break when she was discovered in an amateur contest at Harlem's Apollo Theatre in 1934. That led to what was to be a short engagement with the Chick Webb band. When Webb died five years later, Fitzgerald took over as the nominal leader.Ella Fitzgerald got her break when she was discovered in an amateur contest at Harlem's Apollo Theatre in 1934. That led to what was to be a short engagement with the Chick Webb band. When Webb died five years later, Fitzgerald took over as the nominal leader. "This is the key to the phenomenon of Ella Fitzgerald," wrote Joachim Berendt in "The Jazz Book." "Unharmed by passing fashions and trends, she has retained her rank and superiority from the '30s on up to this day ... Show more Show lesswww.accessmylibrary.com/premium/0286/0286-311092.html
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| 1939 | Jun 16, 1939 - On June 16, 1939, Ella mourned the loss of her mentor Chick Webb. In his absence the band was renamed “Ella Fitzgerald and her Famous Band,” and she took on the overwhelming task of bandleader. Perhaps in search of stability and protection, Ella married Benny ...On June 16, 1939, Ella mourned the loss of her mentor Chick Webb. In his absence the band was renamed “Ella Fitzgerald and her Famous Band,” and she took on the overwhelming task of bandleader. Perhaps in search of stability and protection, Ella married Benny Kornegay, a local dockworker who had been pursuing her. Upon learning that Kornegay had a criminal history, Ella realized that the relationship was a mistake and had the marriage annulled. Show more Show lesswww.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=6721
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| 1950 | 1950 - In 1950, Larkins emerged as the singer's pianist when he duetted with Ella Fitzgerald. They went on to record a second, acclaimed album with her, and to duet with a such diverse vocalists as Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra, and Eartha Kitt. His intuitive ...In 1950, Larkins emerged as the singer's pianist when he duetted with Ella Fitzgerald. They went on to record a second, acclaimed album with her, and to duet with a such diverse vocalists as Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra, and Eartha Kitt. His intuitive accompaniment also served the Ruby Braff well on a trio of duet albums. This pair was well matched as both men shared a love of the melody. Balliett, who described Larkins's style as ''uncommonly gentle . . . the flow of his quality ... Show more Show lesswww.accessmylibrary.com/premium/0286/0286-26385179.html
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| 1956 | 1956 - In 1956, Ella Fitzgerald's career reached a new height with the release of Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book; the first of eight Song Books produced by Verve founder Norman Granz. Because of the Song Book series, on which she interpreted the ...In 1956, Ella Fitzgerald's career reached a new height with the release of Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book; the first of eight Song Books produced by Verve founder Norman Granz. Because of the Song Book series, on which she interpreted the finest songs by America's master songwriters, Ella Fitzgerald became known as The First Lady of Song. This two-disc set features the very best of the Ella Fitzgerald Song Books in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary ... Show more Show lessvocal-jazz.blogspot.com/
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| 1957 | Oct 11, 1957 - Though the audience had to wait until 11:30 pm to hear her, Ella Fitzgerald proved to be the high point of Wednesday night's "Jazz at the Philharmonic" concert at Shrine Auditorium. Ella Fitzgerald Hit k of Topnotch Jazz Event. I BY WALLY GEORGE * I ... pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/438055782.html?dids=438055782:438055782&FMT=ABS&FMTS= ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Oct+11%2C+1957...Ella+Fitzgerald...of...
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| 1975 | Sep 21, 1975 - Count Basle, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra in their order of billing for "The Concert." evoking the-firt.ot Uots low VIa= from somewhere to the left of me an he delicately 4aped Away, looking like a master craftsman at sn of handiwork. The Count In turn FitzgeraM, who carried the ... pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/608051952.html?dids=608051952:608051952&FMT=ABS& FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Sep+21%2C+1975&author...
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| 1990 | Jul 2, 1990 - By PETER WATROUS. Ella Fitzgerald's show on Friday night at Avery Fisher Hall, part of the JVC Jazz Festival, started out slowly. Miss Fitzgerald, who had a cold or sinus problem, had a tough time navigating her tunes, and the upper register of her voice wasn't cooperating; ... www.nytimes.com/1990/07/02/arts/jazz-festival-ella-fitzgerald-bouncy-and-aggressive.html
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| 1996 | Jun 16, 1996 - By STEPHEN HOLDEN. Ella Fitzgerald, whose sweet, silvery voice and endlessly inventive vocal improvisations made her the most celebrated jazz singer of her generation, died yesterday at home in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 79. She had been suffering from diabetes and its eyesight and ... www.nytimes.com/1996/06/16/nyregion/ella-fitzgerald-the-voice-of-jazz-dies-at-79.html?pagewanted=all
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