Ausschnitte einer Studio-Aufzeichnung des ZDF von 1974. Excerpts of a studio recording of german TV ZDF in 1974.

1991 Из-за проблем со здоровьем вынуждена была прекратить студийную деятельность.

1996 Умерла в возрасте 79 лет в Беверли-Хилс, Калифорния, 15 июня 1996 года.

Ella is a 1969 studio album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald and the first of two albums she recorded for the Warner Bros. This album continues the theme set on Fitzgerald's previous album, consisting in the main part of cover versions of popular songs from the late 1960s. The production of this recording was in the hands of Richard Perry, who had joined the Reprise label in 1967. Perry later went on the produce albums by Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.

There is an argument in the world of jazz criticism for the re-classification of Ella Fitzgerald. Though Fitzgerald is regarded as a blues singer, her vocals lack true blues phrasing. Furthermore, Fitzgerald's upbeat, sunny performer-persona and extremely broad repertoire make her less a jazz singer than a pop singer. Whereas this line of thinking is clearly in the minority, it's evident that Fitzgerald's vocal "impurities" are at least useful in defining a singular niche for her among jazz vocalists.

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz vocalist with a vocal range spanning three octaves (D♭3 to D♭6). Often referred to as the "First Lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz," she was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing and intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in. her scat singing. Fitzgerald was a notable interpreter of the Great American Songbook

Ella Fitzgerald, known to jazz lovers throughout the world as the First Lady of Song, died Saturday at her Beverly Hills home. She won first prize and the admiration of a musician who worked for bandleader Chick Webb and who kept raving about her until Webb finally agreed to give her a tryout at a Yale dance. If the college kids liked her, Webb said, "she stays. They did. She was immediately popular. Webb became a friend and mentor. Three years later, in 1938, she gave Webb his first big hit record, "A-Tisket, A-Tasket," which she wrote with band arranger Van Alexander. The song established her as a nationally known singer.

Ella Fitzgerald added her own personal touch and defined a range of jazz music styles. Ella Fitzgerald was one of the great voices of jazz. Throughout her career spanning over five decades, she contributed to defining different styles, such as swing and bebop, and recorded over 100 albums. She was the first African-American singer to obtain a Grammy Award. Ella Fitzgerald's career in pictures.

from First Lady of Song: Ella at 100. This spotlight showcases objects at the Smithsonian related to Ella Fitzgerald. After Fitzgerald's death in 1996, a selection of her papers and belongings were donated to the National Museum of American History with the aid of the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation. In addition, the National Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum are home to additional objects related to Fitzgerald. Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song.

Send "Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie" Ringtones to your Cell. Album: Ella Fitzgerald - First Lady Of Song.