Oct 17th, 2008 · Anne-Sophie Mutter is one of the busiest musicians around, complete with new recordings, new pieces to premiere and seemingly endless concert tours. But when she's relaxing at home in Germany, she lists Ella Fitzgerald and La Bohème among her musical favorites.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · Larkins was a classically trained pianist and teacher, as well as the first black student at the Peabody Conservatory. But he's best remembered as an accompanist to Ella Fitzgerald.
Dec 11th, 2006 · "Diamonds dipped in caramel" is how commentator Brian McConnachie's daughter described Ella Fitzgerald's voice. Now, he invites listeners to send in their own descriptions of the distinctive voices of four American legends: Truman Capote, Patsy Cline, Morgan Freeman and Marilyn Monroe.
Jul 16th, 2008 · One of many hard-bop giants to emerge from Detroit, the pianist brought his sensitive touch to some of jazz's most memorable records (and much of Ella Fitzgerald's late period) before launching his own career as a leader.
Jun 11th, 2008 · Her father was Louis Armstrong's music director and a noted bandleader in his own right; her mother was a member of the iconic International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Critic Nat Hentoff says that pedigree — and her own unmistakable chops — make Cat Russell "the real thing" in a crowd of jazz wannabes "who couldn't lasted through a chorus in a contest with Ella Fitzgerald or Betty Carter."
May 11th, 2008 · She had the musical chops of Ella Fitzgerald, the public persona of Eleanor Roosevelt, and the audience of Elvis Presley. More than 30 years after Umm Kulthum's death, Egyptians young and old still celebrate the voice of their country's greatest singer.
Apr 25th, 2008 · German DJ Pit Baumgartner — a.k.a. De Phazz — made his name constructing popular remixes of famous jazz artists like Ella Fitzgerald.
Apr 22nd, 2008 · Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most recognized voices in jazz history. As a teen, her dream was to be a dancer, but fate had different plans for her. "Lady Ella" sang a three-octave range, was noted for her pure tone, and is widely considered one of the finest Great American Songbook interpreters.