Nearly thirty years after the influential jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald’s death, her legacy and influence remain strong. Two recent books are inspired by her story. A biography, “Becoming Ella ...

Few actresses get to know a character quite as well as Tina Fabrique knows Ella Fitzgerald. As a young jazz singer, Fabrique saw Fitzgerald perform twice at Harlem's Apollo Theater. During her tenure ...

Like Charlie Parker on the saxophone or Jimi Hendrix on the guitar, Ella Fitzgerald redefined what could be done with her instrument — which, in her case, was her singular voice — with a mix of ...

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 ...

Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most celebrated and influential jazz singers of her generation. She was often called the "first lady of song." Surprisingly, Fitzgerald's first love was dancing. She was ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Ella Fitzgerald, often called the ...