Download or read book Ella Fitzgerald written by Stuart Nicholson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-22 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stuart Nicholson's biography of Ella Fitzgerald is considered a classic in jazz literature. Drawing on original documents, interviews, and new information, Nicholson draws a complete picture of Fitzgerald's professional and personal life. Fitzgerald rose from being a pop singer with chart-novelty hits in the late '30s to become a bandleader and then one of the greatest interpreters of American popular song. Along with Billie Holiday, she virtually defined the female voice in jazz, and countless others followed in her wake and acknowledged her enormous influence. Also includes two 8-page inserts.
Download or read book Ella Fitzgerald written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the inspirational life of the First Lady of Song, from her early singing days on the streets of Harlem to her success as a jazz legend, with the message: "It's not where you come from, but where you're going that counts." Ella Fitzgerald grew up near Harlem, in New York, where she was surrounded by music and dance. After winning first prize in a talent competition at the Apollo Theater, she went on to tour the world with her pioneering voice. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the singer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Download or read book Skit scat Raggedy Cat written by Roxane Orgill and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows the beloved American jazz singer's rise to fame, describing the difficult historical and cultural factors that she overcame.
Download or read book Ella Fitzgerald written by Katherine E. Krohn and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the celebrated jazz singer, known especially for her scat singing and "songbook" recordings of the works of many major American composers.
Download or read book Ella Fitzgerald written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-23 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Scat Cat Monroe" narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.
Download or read book Ella Queen of Jazz written by Helen Hancocks and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ella Fitzgerald sang the blues and she sang them good. Ella and her fellas were on the way up! It seemed like nothing could stop her, until the biggest club in town refused to let her play... and all because of her colour. But when all hope seemed lost, little did Ella imagine that a Hollywood star would step in to help. This is the incredible true story of how a remarkable friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe was born - and how they worked together to overcome prejudice and adversity. An inspiring story, strikingly illustrated, about the unlikely friendship between two celebrated female icons of America's golden age.
Download or read book The Story of Ella Fitzgerald written by Kathy Trusty and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the life of Ella Fitzgerald—a story about finding your voice, for kids ages 6 to 9 Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the world of jazz music, she was a playful girl who wanted to become a dancer. Her life changed when people started noticing her beautiful singing voice, and she was soon hired as a singer in a famous jazz band. Explore how Ella went from being a young girl growing up in New York to an award-winning artist who made musical history. This Ella Fitzgerald children's book includes: Core curriculum—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ella's life, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge. Her lasting change—This Ella Fitzgerald biography explains her impact and how she changed the world for future generations. Short chapters—Brief chapters divide Ella's story into smaller sections that inspire new readers to keep reading. How will Ella's persistence and incredible talent inspire the child in your life?
Download or read book Ella written by Geoffrey Mark and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with 280 photos of Ella, and artifacts from her life and internationally acclaimed career. Developed with material from the archives of her estate, ELLA reveals the unknown side of the famous vocalist. This tome not only covers her entire career with many never-before seen photos, interviews, and anecdotes, but delivers for the first time the true, untold story of Ella - the woman.This trade paperback edition includes an exclusive 2-CD set of 39 studio and live tracks. These tracks were carefully selected by Ella expert/author Mark from all four of her major recording labels (Decca, Verve, Capitol & Pablo), gathering for the first time ever in one collection the best of her work from 1938 through 1989, and programmed as she would have sung them in live performance. This collection is exclusive to the book and cannot be purchased elsewhere. Ella Jane Fitzgerald became an internationally celebrated cultural force who has been called the greatest female singer in history. ELLA chronicles the ultimate rags-to-riches embodiment of the American dream, whose personal life was one of the best-kept secrets in show business. In her lifetime, the "The First Lady of Song" sold over 40 million albums, wrote hit songs, devoted herself to philanthropy, and amassed countless awards and commendations, including 14 Grammys, honorary doctorates from Dartmouth, Princeton, Harvard, and Yale, the National Medal of Arts, France's Commander of Arts and Letters, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Miss Fitzgerald is known in every part of the world as "Queen of Jazz," "First Lady of Song," "Mama Jazz," and "The Memorex Lady." Her bittersweet life juxtaposes the tragedy of a homeless orphan who faced poverty, racial prejudice, sexual and physical abuse, with a talent and a burning ambition that led to an astonishing musical career spanning seven decades. She was an African American woman who fought racism and sexism in an industry completely dominated by white males. Despite her challenges, Ella Fitzgerald topped them all, enjoying a career and a musical legacy rivaling or surpassing those of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson.
Download or read book The Life of Ella Fitzgerald written by and published by Genius. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engagingly illustrated narrative biography honors the courage and achievements of the "Queen of Jazz," touching on such subjects as Ella Fitzgerald's difficult childhood, her award-winning performances, and the discrimination that challenged her career.
Download or read book Ella Fitzgerald written by Grace Hansen and published by Abdo Kids Jumbo. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Birth & Early Life -- The Apollo -- Fame! -- Death & Legacy -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Index -- Abdo Kids Code
Download or read book Making Their Voices Heard written by Vivian Kirkfield and published by little bee books. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe. On the outside, you couldn't find two girls who looked more different. But on the inside, they were alike--full of hopes and dreams and plans of what might be. Ella Fitzgerald's velvety tones and shube-doobie-doos captivated audiences. Jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington couldn't wait to share the stage with her, but still, Ella could not book a performance at one of the biggest clubs in town--one she knew would give her career its biggest break yet. Marilyn Monroe dazzled on the silver screen with her baby blue eyes and breathy boo-boo-be-doos. But when she asked for better scripts, a choice in who she worked with, and a higher salary, studio bosses refused. Two women whose voices weren't being heard. Two women chasing after their dreams and each helping the other to achieve them. This is the inspiring, true story of two incredibly talented women who came together to help each other shine like the stars that they are.
Download or read book Ella Fitzgerald written by Tanya Lee Stone and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the life and accomplishments of the world-revered jazz singer who won thirteen Grammys, toured for more than fifty years, and became known as the First Lady of Song.
Download or read book Queen of Bebop written by Elaine M. Hayes and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The early years of Sarah Vaughan’s career coincided with the waning of the swing era, and this biography shows how the change both fuelled and limited her career.” — The New Yorker “Queen of Bebop explores the hard choices of many a jazz singer when rock ‘n roll began stealing audience focus, relying on a variety of performers to shed light on Vaughan’s mindset. A welcome and well-researched accounting of Vaughan’s life story. ” — NPR.org “Necessary and exciting. . . . Queen of Bebop models a way of understanding the lives and artistry of jazz musicians — one that establishes their importance and centrality in creating the best that America has offered the world.” — Washington Post “Elaine Hayes’ vivid portrait of Sarah Vaughan’s life, times, and indelible musical legacy reveals why she was indeed called The Divine One.” — New York Journal of Books “As a biographer, Hayes strikes a difficult balance between discussing Vaughan’s art and illuminating the tumultuous relationships of which Vaughan rarely spoke.” — Women’s Review of Books “A lively and moving portrait of the passionate and tenacious jazz singer. Hayes gracefully narrates Vaughan’s life… a detailed look at a fearless singer who constantly moved into new musical territories and left a legacy for younger musicians.” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “Hayes’ interviews with musicians, meticulous jazz history, incisive coverage of the ridiculous publicity campaigns the performer endured, and frank coverage of Vaughan’s emotionally and financially disastrous marriages and her repeated rising from the ashes cohere in a deeply illuminating and unforgettable biography of a true American master.” — Booklist, Starred Review “ an informative, meticulously researched biography. . . . a fine homage.” — emissourian.com “Inspiring. . . . traces Vaughan’s life and its intersection of music with race and gender.” — Library Journal “You may think you know Sarah Vaughan, but this book reveals how much you don’t. Queen of Bebop is a much-needed addition to music scholarship.” — Tammy Kernodle, author of Soul on Soul: The Life and Music of Mary Lou Williams “A richly contextualized and beautifully researched listening guide for the career of Sarah Vaughn. In respectfully treating Vaughn’s unflagging artistry, drive, and the social justice stakes involved in working within and against the new kinds of hit-making strategies and technologies, Hayes’ treatment lifts us beyond the bop/pop divide.” — Sherrie Tucker, author of Dance Floor Democracy “With an eye for detail and an ear for nuance, Elaine M. Hayes takes us on Vaughan’s journey from shy church girl to the sassy, masterful “musician’s singer” she became. This book is a must read for fans and scholars of the ‘Divine One’s’ singular contribution to American music.” — Guthrie P. Ramsey, author of The Amazing Bud Powell: Black Genius, Jazz History and the Challenge of Bebop and African American Music “Hayes brings to life the story of one of America’s most musically gifted, creative, intelligent, and productive women. An enticing and essential read for anyone drawn to the sounds of the inimitable Sarah Vaughan and what it meant to be strong, talented, beautiful, and black in 20th century America.” — Carol Ann Muller, author of Musical Echoes: South African Women Thinking in Jazz
Download or read book Ella written by Sid Colin and published by London : Elm Tree Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biografie van de Amerikaanse jazz-zangeres (geb. 1918).
Download or read book Ella Fitzgerald written by Megan Schoeneberger and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2005 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an introduction to the life and biography of the African American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, who recorded more than 200 albums and performed at Carnegie Hall 26 times.
Download or read book Nina written by Alice Brière-Haquet and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist Nina Simone. A stunning picture-book biography of the High Priestess of Soul and one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a historic account of an iconic figure and an extraordinary look at how far we've come and how far we still need to go for social justice and equality. A timeless and timely message aptly appropriate for today's social and political climates. ♦ "A good introduction to Simone’s life, from her early love of music to her rise to the status of legend" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ♦ "Strikingly illustrated" —Booklist, starred review ♦ "Hauntingly beautiful illustrations" —Foreword Reviews, starred review "Stirring and powerful. . . " —BookPage
Download or read book A Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald written by Ella Fitzgerald and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
