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I have been trying to develop a diverse library of children's books. One of the areas that is still pretty thin is music. When I saw Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa , written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney, I picked it up and flipped through it. I think it is a very fun book with a clever "format"... Although it is a picture book (recommended for children 5-9...
A five-year fast forward heightens the intrigue on Wisteria Lane A van hugs the switchbacks as it climbs the hills above Los Angeles. Past Ella Fitzgerald Drive and Muddy Waters Lane on the Universal lot, it stops on TV's most famous suburban street, Wisteria Lane.
In a world where every singer struggles with the ghost of Frank Sinatra or Ella Fitzgerald, it is a rare and refreshing treat to hear a vocalist who can genuinely be said to have their own voice. Considering that this album features three such singers, One Good Reason is a truly special recording. The line-up comprises three of the finest vocal talents in Britain: Sara Colman, finalist in the BBC Radio...
Get excited, people! Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers (band name– we’re not getting that excited) have two shows in the next few days, tonight at Rehab and Saturday at Pianos. This gal, Brooklynite Shilpa Ray, is the next Janis Joplin. If Janis Joplin had a love child with Ella Fitzgerald. Her aptly-named [...]
A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald : Friday 19th September - 2PM SLT. This week, at the island [SLURL], the one-and-only Paisley Beebe pays homage to " Lady Ella " and the " First Lady of Song ", one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century. This is a lady who, over a recording career that lasted 57 years, won 13 Grammy Awards and was awarded the National Medal of Art by Ronald Reagan...
1. "Mainstream U.S.A." - They Might Be Giants 2. "The Promise" - The Cure 3. "Pork Pie Stride" - Sharpshooters 4. "Kingdom of Lies" - The Folk Implosion 5. "Strange Apparation" - Beck 6. "Slap the Bass (Miguel Migs Petalpiusher Mix)" - Ella Fitzgerald 7. "Crush With Eyeliner" - R.E.M. 8. "A Red Letter Day" - Pet Shop Boys 9. "Oh My My" - Ani DiFranco 10. "Alive" - Karen David 11. "Seventeen" - Love...
Ms. Michelle is in my opinion one of the most talented vocalists to come along in years. Her sound is reminiscent of Sarah Vaughn or or Ella Fitzgerald. It’s sad that there arent more venues to showcase her talent here in the U.S.
Seattle musicians come together to raise money for one of their own: Buddy Catlett, who has performed with such greats as Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald.
Groovin’ Faves Between the rain and shine, summer is steaming up. When Toronto’s annual jazz festival swings into gear, keep your cool and follow the beat to lazy, hazy, crazy city faves. Primp Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra — they were not frumpy people. Take their cue and get decked out as the [...]
The first four lines of the lyrics are up at GNB if you want to play 1. Terraplane Blues - - - Robert Johnson 2. 'Deed I Do - - - Ella Fitzgerald 3. Jolie Blon - - - Doug Kershaw 4. No Such Thing - - - John Mayer 5. Jesus, The Missing Years - - - John Prine 6. Guitar Town - - - Steve Earle 7. Poncho's Lament - - - Tom Waits 8. Trenchtown Rock - - - Bob Marley 9. Blistered - - - Johnny Cash 10. Down...
The BBC (BBC 2) showed an excellent documentary about Ella Fitzgerald last night. I didn’t know the full extent of the abuse and neglect she suffered as a child and adolescent: but it confirmed what I’d always thought, and have previously written about, here. But I prefer to remember this lovely woman at her happiest and swingin’est:
To describe Leny Andrade as both the Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald of bossa nova only goes so far in evoking a performer whose voice seems to contain the body and soul of Brazil.
Entertainment Weekly has gotten the scoop on six full albums that will be making their way onto Rock Band 2 via DLC. It's a nice variety of bands, but none of them suits my tastes particularly. But then again I seriously doubt Billie Holiday's Lady In Satin or Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book are going to be appearing any time soon. I suppose I'll have to wait for " Grandma Music Hero...
It was the summer of 1958. Eisenhower was president. Federal troops were ordered into Little Rock to integrate public schools. Explorer I was launched, as was NASA. The first-ever Grammy Awards were given, and Ella Fitzgerald won two of them. 1958 was the year Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. published his first book, Stride Towards Freedom. Griffith Stadium was home to the Washington Senators. 30% of DC’s...
