Ella Fitzgerald
18 records available
Ella Fitzgerald
With her interpretation of "Summertime" and the legendary Songbook project, she became a fixture in international jazz. Numerous recordings with Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie shaped the development of vocal jazz from the 1940s onwards. To this day, she remains a reference point for female singers in swing and bebop.
Ella Fitzgerald – Style & Genre Classification
The music of Ella Fitzgerald is rooted in classic jazz and swing, comparable to artists such as Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan. Her style is characterised by precise vocals, distinctive scat improvisations and clear intonation. She often worked with large jazz orchestras and shaped standards that today form the core repertoire of the genre.
Ella Fitzgerald on vinyl – the key releases
Ella Fitzgerald’s repertoire ranges from classic standards to rhythm-driven tracks, as heard on the Rhythm is my business LP (12'' Vinyl Maxi). The single Mr. Paganini (7'' Vinyl) documents her live qualities and scat technique. With the Ella LP 1960 (12'' Vinyl Maxi), further facets of her work can be explored.
This selection offers both newcomers and jazz enthusiasts a representative overview of various creative phases of Ella Fitzgerald.
- Genre: Jazz, Swing, Bebop
- Origin: USA
- Active: 1930s to 1990s
- Notable: Collaborations with Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong
