Ella Fitzgerald

News5 years ago

Capitol Comp Gets To The Heart Of Christmas

Featuring some of the finest voices to have graced the iconic Capitol label in its 75-year history, ‘A Capitol Christmas’ is the perfect holiday soundtrack.

News5 years ago

Mose Allison R.I.P.

Mose Allison, who has died at the age of 89, was a huge presence in jazz and blues, but his influence was also greatly felt in the rock and pop arena.

News5 years ago

Quincy Jones Chicken Or Ella Fitzgerald Cheesecake?

The latest Montreux Jazz Café in the small chain of restaurants and live music venues inspired by the famous festival, will open in Singapore in October.

New Releases5 years ago

French Fries & Champagne and Hot Sardines…The Perfect Combination

The Hot sardines second album, French Fries and Champagne is out and is the perfect record for summer…

Features5 years ago

The Never-Ending ‘Nearness Of You’

uDiscover celebrates a enduring ballad that connects Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, Rick Nelson, Norah Jones and the Rolling Stones, 'The Nearness Of You,'

News5 years ago

Ellington, Fitzgerald Jazz Veteran Cooper Passes

Venerable jazz trombonist George “Buster” Cooper, who played with Duke Ellington and for numerous US presidents in a distinguished career, died on 13 May.

Playlists5 years ago

Louis Armstrong – 4 CD Box Set

This fabulous Louis Armstrong 4 CD box set includes a 164 page hard back book all available at a very special price.

News5 years ago

Philly Soul Figurehead Billy Paul Passes

Billy Paul, a key representative of the “Philly Soul” sound with his classic 'Me And Mrs. Jones,' died 24 April after a diagnosis with pancreatic cancer.

Features6 years ago

Roots of the Blues – How Long, How Long Blues

Recorded by Leroy Carr at his very first session in 1928 this has gone on to become a blues classic and an influential song

News6 years ago

Verve Records is 60!

It's one of the most iconic names in music and Jazz in particular. Verve Records is 60 this year and a wonderful array of music is coming your way

New Releases6 years ago

OST For New Jennifer Lawrence Film Announced

The soundtrack for JOY, the new Jennifer Lawrence film, will be available as a digital download on 22 December, and on CD on 22 January 2016.

News6 years ago

The Greatest Jazz Artists …According to The BBC

According to the BBC and a vote they conducted, this these are the Greatest Jazz Artists…

News6 years ago

Co-Writer Of Ella Fitzgerald Gem Dies At 100

Van Alexander, the bandleader, arranger and composer who co-wrote ‘A-Tisket A-Tasket’ by Chick Webb and his Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald, has died at 100.