Ella Fitzgerald
Swing, Swing, Swing: A History Of Big Band Jazz
From its origins in the Roaring 20s, to a heyday in the 30s and beyond, big band jazz has produced some of the best jazz bandleaders of all time.
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Playlists7 years agoA Life in 100 Tracks
Just supposing jazz could write its life in 100 tracks what do you think it would chose?
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In-Depth7 years ago
From Newport to Woodstock: The Real History of Music Festivals
Since the early jazz & folk happenings in the 1960s, almost every musical genre has had festivals to attract the faithful as well as potential converts.
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Features7 years ago
Celebrating the World Famous Apollo Theater
The Apollo Theater rewrote the rules, introducing talent contests for singers, instrumentalists, dancers and comedians.
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Playlists8 years agoIt’s OK To Like Jazz
The ultimate playlist for anyone wanting to put some great jazz into their lives…what's not to love?
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In-Depth8 years ago
Verve Records: A History Of “The Jazz Of America”
Throughout its rich and varied history, the groundbreaking Verve Records has brought “The Jazz Of America” into millions of homes around the world.
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Features8 years ago
Ella Recorded ‘A-Tisket, A-Tasket’ 75 Years Ago Today…
On this day in 1938, Ella Fitzgerald recorded an extended version of the 19th century nursery rhyme 'A-Tisket, A-Tasket'.
