Ella Fitzgerald (1918-1996) was one of the most exciting jazz singers of her time and, because of the naturalness of her style, had a popular appeal that extended far beyond the borders of jazz. Ella Fitzgerald was born on April 25, 1918, in Newport...

The flawless voice and delivery of singer Ella Fitzgerald is woven tightly into the tapestry of American popular music. Her place in the canon of jazz artists was ensured early on in her career, while she reached a wider audience throughout the world...

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996), also known as Lady Ella and the First Lady of Song, is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th Century.[1] With a vocal range spanning three octaves, she was noted...

The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 06-18-1996 ELLA FITZGERALD Date: 06-18-1996, Tuesday Section: OPINION Edition: All Editions -- 3 Star, 2 Star P, 2 Star B, 1 Star Late, 1 Star Early ACCORDING to the show-business legend, the 16-year-old dancer had been scheduled...

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 with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Fabrique sang many of Fitzgerald's...

"You can only be an innovator once ... and I hate that," joked Patti Austin backstage at a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.Austin joined host Natalie Cole, Wynonna Judd, Nancy Wilson and other singers and musicians covering tunes by Fitzgerald at the "We Love Ella: A...

John McHugh and Maggie Lee expect about 50 people at their wedding Friday. Their wedding reception could draw more than 4 million. The La Crosse couple decided to forgo hiring a band or DJ and let Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. provide the...