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First Lady of Song
- Author
- Geoffrey Mark Fidelman
- Narrator
- Geoffrey Mark Fidelman
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 20 January 2013
- Run Time
- 12 hours 10 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Ella Fitzgerald. The name alone conjures up images of the Savoy Ballroom; of the Chick Webb, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie bands; of hot jazz, sweet ballads, and a genuinely unique presence. Ella Fitzgerald, an artist who has been called a national treasure—and no one has disputed the laudation—has captivated an international audience for more than fifty years. Her inimitable voice has been heard in intimate clubs, in concerts, on radio and television, and on countless recordings.
First Lady of Song is a celebration of her life and work. In these pages are revived memories of duets with Frank Sinatra, harmonizing with Dinah Shore, and solo triumphs at Carnegie Hall.
Critics Review
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“[A] ‘labor of love and respect’…which illuminates Fitzgerald’s elusive personality…Required reading for jazz fans.”
Booklist
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“In this labor of love, Fidelman chronicles the singer’s scores of bestselling recordings and countless awards and, in later years, her being presented to heads of state and working as spokesperson in commercials for Memorex.”
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Details
- Author
- Geoffrey Mark Fidelman
- Narrator
- Geoffrey Mark Fidelman
- Duration
- 12 hours 10 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 January 2013
- ISBN
- 9781483054933
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Biography: arts and entertainment, Composers and songwriters, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Biography: arts and entertainment, Biography: arts and entertainment, Biography: general, Gender studies: women and girls, Music
Synopsis
Ella Fitzgerald. The name alone conjures up images of the Savoy Ballroom; of the Chick Webb, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie bands; of hot jazz, sweet ballads, and a genuinely unique presence. Ella Fitzgerald, an artist who has been called a national treasure—and no one has disputed the laudation—has captivated an international audience for more than fifty years. Her inimitable voice has been heard in intimate clubs, in concerts, on radio and television, and on countless recordings.First Lady of Song is a celebration of her life and work. In these pages are revived memories of duets with Frank Sinatra, harmonizing with Dinah Shore, and solo triumphs at Carnegie Hall.
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