Ella passed away in 1996 aged 79, but her legacy and ... a stack of Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James vinyl in a junk shop. "There was no musical heritage in our family," she told The Telegraph ...

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.

The 1992 proclamation read: Ella Fitzgerald and her swing style of vocal jazz transcend the times. Her trademark scat captivates audiences, and as a cultural ambassador, her impressive vocal range ...

Album recorded at 1967 concert featuring members of The Duke Ellington Orchestra was recently unearthed in the private tape collection The Moment of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum is released next ...