JOURNAL ARTICLE

Eternal Ella!

  • Published In: Jazzwise Magazine, 2025, n. 313. P. 24 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nicholson, Stuart 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the life and legacy of Ella Fitzgerald, a renowned jazz singer celebrated for her extraordinary talent and contributions to music. It details her journey from homelessness in Harlem to becoming a global icon, highlighting her struggles with health issues that led to her retirement in the 1990s. Despite her immense success, including selling over 40 million records and winning 14 Grammy awards, Fitzgerald experienced profound loneliness and insecurity, often feeling disconnected from her personal life. The piece also discusses her significant works, particularly the Songbook albums, which are regarded as pivotal in American music history, while revealing the complexities of her private persona and her relationship with her manager, Norman Granz. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Jazzwise Magazine. 2025/12, Issue 313, p24
  • Document Type:Biography
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1368-0021
  • Accession Number:189400013
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