Tag Archives: Ella Fitzgerald
A short history of … “Ornithology” (Charlie Parker and Benny Harris, 1946)
“Ornithology” was composed by saxophonist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Benny Harris. It was first recorded…
Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington: the story of a friendship
In 1956, producer Norman Granz inaugurated vocalist Ella Fitzgerald’s Song Book series with the album…
A short history of … “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” (Ella Fitzgerald and Van Alexander, 1938)
“A-Tisket, A-Tasket” was the breakthrough hit of vocalist Ella Fitzgerald with the Chick Webb Orchestra….
Charlie Watts to receive award for contribution to jazz
Charlie Watts will be honored with an award for his outstanding contribution to jazz at…
My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, 1937)
“My Funny Valentine” was a show tune written by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz…
10 great albums for people who want to get into jazz
Saxophonist Wynton Marsalis once said that “when the music stopped being about dancing, people stopped…
Coco Schumann’s autobiography, “The Ghetto Swinger,” out now
The Ghetto Swinger, the autobiography of German guitarist, composer, arranger and producer Coco Schumann, was…
Quincy Jones to receive lifetime achievement award at Jazz FM Awards
Quincy Jones will receive this year’s PPL Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 2016…
Ella Fitzgerald limited edition bronze busts go on sale
British sculptor Laura Lian has created a portrait bust of Ella Fitzgerald in a new…
First set of releases to celebrate Verve Records’ 60th anniversary due out this month
By Matt Micucci Verve Records will celebrate its 60th anniversary throughout 2016 with a…
