Ella Fitzgerald

Here is a biographical slideshow about Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996), who is often called the "First Lady of Song" because of her amazing singing ability.

Ella Fitzgerald Slideshow

Watch this show to hear Ella scat with singer Mel Torme. Be sure to watch in full-screen mode.

Scat Singing, Ella Fitzgerald

Here's a short video of a young Ella performing scat singing.

Here she is scatting with the singer Sammy Davis, Jr.

Here's "Stompin' at the Savoy," a big hit from the period when Ella Fitzgerald sang with Chick Webb's band.

One of Mrs. Dooley's favorites is "Blue Skies," a tune written by Irving Berlin. This is an audio recording (no video).

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" is a song written by Duke Ellington and performed here by Ella.

Mrs. Dooley reads "Ella Fitzgerald: The tale of a vocal virtuosa," by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney." Be sure to view in full screen mode.

Mrs. Dooley reads Ella Fitzgerald book QT.mov

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