Story: Ella Fitzgerald
Summary: Ella Fitzgerald 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, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. Use this story to initiate conversations about music you like or remember, music that has been meaningful to you. It's particularly powerful for individuals who have a passion for jazz and big band and ballroom dance.
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Ella sings Mack the Knife
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What would you like to talk about.
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Ella Fitzgerald, Queen of Jazz, Mack the Knife: a song about a serial killer, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra, American jazz, innovation, Dancing, Gospel music, Performing African American music for a global audience, Rivalry among singers
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