Ella Fitzgerald found solace in music and song. Discovered at age 17 in a talent competition, she went on to become the world's top female jazz singer for the next 50 years.
Fitzgerald's distinctive vocals and her ability to personally hear and feel the emotion in her songs made her an inspiration for female vocalists such as Aretha Franklin, Vannesa Williams, and Janis Ian.
Join us for this segment of Liner Notes discussing the impact of Ella Fitzgerald’s life and music.
