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Ella Fitzgerald

Born: 1917. Died: 1996. Lived in: United States

Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums.

Her voice was flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and ageless. She could sing sultry ballads, sweet jazz and imitate every instrument in an orchestra. She worked with all the jazz greats, from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole, to Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Goodman. (Or rather, some might say all the jazz greats had the pleasure of working with Ella.)

She performed at top venues all over the world, and packed them to the hilt. Her audiences were as diverse as her vocal range. They were rich and poor, made up of all races, all religions and all nationalities. In fact, many of them had just one binding factor in common - they all loved her.

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Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Ella Fitzgerald : Pro Vocal Series : Solo : Songbook & CD : 884088206451 : 1423453646 : 00740378

Ella Fitzgerald : Pro Vocal Series

Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. Her voice was flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and ageless. She could sing sultry ballads, sweet jazz and imitate every instrument in an orchestra. She worked with all the jazz greats, from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole, to Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Goodman. (Or rather, some might say all the jazz greats had the pleasure of working with Ella.) This Pro Vocal series contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight of his hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and then separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Or for singing just for the fun of it!

Songlist: Don't Be That Way, Don'cha Go 'Way Mad, It's Only A Paper Moon, Misty, 'Round Midnight, A-Tisket, A-Tasket, What Is There To Say, You're An Old Smoothie

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Ella Fitzgerald | 6032b | Songbook & CD | $14.95 | Voice with Jazz Combo


Ella Fitzgerald : Original Keys For Singers : Solo : Songbook : 073999023343 : 0634063421 : 00740252

Ella Fitzgerald : Original Keys For Singers

Arguably the best female jazz singer ever, no one could out-swing or out-scat "The First Lady of Song." This fine book features authentic transcriptions in the original keys of 25 Fitzgerald classics in voice with piano accompaniment format.

Songlist: A-Tisket A-Tasket, Black Coffee, But Not For Me, Cheek To Cheek, (You'd Be So) Easy to Love, Embraceable You, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, How Long Has This Been Going On, I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good), I'm Beginning to See the Light, I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, If You Can't Sing It (You'll Have To Swing It), III Wind (You're Blowing Me No Good), Just One Of Those Things, The Lady is a Tramp, Let's Call The Whole Thing Off, Lullabye Of Birdland, Midnight Sun, Misty, Oh, Lady Be Good, Satin Doll, Stompin' At The Savoy, Take the 'A' Train

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Ella Fitzgerald | 9204b | Songbook | $24.95 ON SALE $21.95 | Voice and Piano


Ella Fitzgerald : Forever Ella : Solo : Songbook : 9780571523900 : 12-0571523900

Ella Fitzgerald : Forever Ella

Includes: Someone to Watch Over Me * I Love Paris * Summertime * Misty * Gone with the Wind * I Can't Give You Anything but Love * Tenderly * I Only Have Eyes for You * These Foolish Things * The Very Thought of You * Love Me or Leave Me * You Do Something to Me * I Won't Dance * Mountain Greenery * Lullaby of Birdland * On the Sunny Side of the Street * I Get a Kick Out of You.

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Ella Fitzgerald | 11720b | Songbook | $22.95 | PVG


Ella Fitzgerald : In Session with Ella Fitzgerald : Solo : Songbook & CD : 9780571528325 : 12-0571528325

Ella Fitzgerald : In Session with Ella Fitzgerald

Sing along with the band on eight classic songs from one of the greatest divas in the history of blues, jazz or soul with this songbook and CD pack. Titles: Bewitched * Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye * Johnny One Note * Makin' Whoopee! * My Funny Valentine * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Oh, Lady Be Good * Slap That Bass.

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Ella Fitzgerald | 11722b | Songbook & CD | $27.95 | PVG


Ella Fitzgerald : Essential Ella : Solo : Songbook : 9780571530977 : 12-0571530974

Ella Fitzgerald : Essential Ella

20 Ella Fitzgerald classics arranged for piano, vocal and chors. Manhattan * With a Song in My Heart * Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye * The Man I Love * A Fine Romance * Blue Moon * Mack the Knife * Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) * Love for Sale * It's All Right with Me * What Is This Thing Called Love? * But Not for Me * My Funny Valentine * 'S Wonderful * I Could Write a Book * Let's Fall in Love * The Lady Is a Tramp * Bewitched * There's a Small Hotel * Love Is Here to Stay.

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Ella Fitzgerald | 11723b | Songbook | $20.25 | PVG


Ella Fitzgerald : Live in '57 and '63 : Solo : DVD : 884088126131 : 1423422902 : 00320612

Ella Fitzgerald : Live in '57 and '63

Jazz Icons: Ella Fitzgerald features "The First Lady of Song" in two distinct performances. The first is the earliest known complete concert of Ella to be captured on film. Shot in Belgium, this 1957 concert has her performing with jazz greats Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Jo Jones and the legendary Oscar Peterson on classics such as "Lullaby of Birdland," and "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)." The second show is an intimate in-studio performance from 1963, taped in Sweden, featuring Ella backed by a quartet including pianist Tommy Flanagan. Highlights include stellar versions of "Mack the Knife" and "Just One of Those Things." 56 minutes.

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Ella Fitzgerald | 5226dvd | DVD | $19.95


Ella Fitzgerald : Live at Montreux, 1969 : Solo : DVD :  801213904891 : EGVS39048DVD

Ella Fitzgerald : Live at Montreux, 1969

Eagle Eye Media's Live In Montreux series continues with a travel through time to June 22, 1969, featuring a performance from The First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring fully restored Black and White footage and remixed audio in 5.1 and DTS, this program presents a stunning performance from one of the most versatile jazz singers of all time. After making a name for herself as the featured singer for Chick Webb's Orchestra in the late 1930's, she began appearing as part of Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic series. She fronted for Duke Ellington, where she learned her bop style and also began adding scat into her performances. Her recordings of standards and contemporary classics helped boost her career from the 1950's until her final recordings in 1992. Joining Fitzgerald in this performance are: Tommy Flanagan (piano), Frank de la Rosa (bass), and Ed Thigpen (drums).

Songlist: Give Me the Simple Life, This Girl's in Love With You, I Won't Dance, A Place for Lovers, That Old Black Magic, Useless Landscape, I Love You Madly, Trouble Is a Man, A Man and a Woman, Sunshine of Your Love, Well Alright Okay You Win, Hey Jude, Scat Medley, A House Is Not A Home

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Ella Fitzgerald | 5870dvd | DVD | $14.95


Individual Folios

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'Tain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It) : 2-Part : Rosana Eckert : Ella Fitzgerald : DVD : 00152219 : 888680093181

Rosana Eckert : 'Tain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)

Here is a song written in the big band era, first sung by jazz vocalist, Ella Fitzgerald, in 1939 and ideal for introducing beginning and developing groups to swing style. In the Discovery Series, it's perfect for building jazz diction and rhythmic skills.

Arranger: Rosana Eckert Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $1.95 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00152219 | Digital Version Available| Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 3-Part, 3-Part


A-Tisket, A-Tasket : SAB : Roger Emerson : Ella Fitzgerald : Sheet Music : 00120226 : 884088916435

Roger Emerson : A-Tisket, A-Tasket

Was it red? No no no. Was it brown? No no no. The famous Ella Fitzgerald rendition of a classic nursery song is a sassy, jazzy twist on the familiar lyrics. A great Discovery Series choice for developing jazz style in your younger choirs! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00120226 | Digital Version Available| Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man : SSA : John Leavitt : Jerome Kern : Ella Fitzgerald : Sheet Music : 08621366 : 073999340747

John Leavitt : Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

Performed by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlotte Church and many others, the music of Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern lives on. This well-crafted arrangement by John Leavitt showcases the wonderful melody and emotional lyrics in this theater standard.Available separately: SSA. Performance time approx.3:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Jerome Kern | Lyricist: Oscar Hammerstein Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08621366


Cry Me a River : SATB : Jay Althouse : Arthur Hamilton : Ella Fitzgerald : Sheet Music : 00-41821 : 038081469010

Jay Althouse : Cry Me a River

This popular torch song was originally composed for Ella Fitzgerald, but ended up being dropped from the film Pete Kelly's Blues. She would eventually record it six years later, but in the meantime, a recording by Julie London introduced it to the world. Jay's sweet harmonies make for a bluesy arrangement.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Arthur Hamilton | Lyricist: Arthur Hamilton Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-41821 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, TBB


Hotta Chocolatta : SATB : Kirby Shaw : Milton Drake : Ella Fitzgerald : Sheet Music : 00156080 : 888680603656

Kirby Shaw : Hotta Chocolatta

Here's a jazz novelty song recorded by Ella Fitzgerald in the '50s that's filled to the brim with sass and style! Perfect for a winter concert, dinner theater fundraiser or anytime you want to share a little sweetness with your community!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: Milton Drake and Victor Mizzy Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00156080 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SATB, SSA, SAB


If You Can't Sing It (You'll Have to Swing It) : SAB : Ed Lojeski : Ella Fitzgerald : Sheet Music : 08743134 : 073999727234

Ed Lojeski : If You Can't Sing It (You'll Have to Swing It)

One of the ultimate big band swing tunes of all time! This standard was made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and still cooks today!Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $1.60 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08743134
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Shiny Stockings : SATB : Paris Rutherford : Frank Foster : Ella Fitzgerald : Sheet Music : 00214292 : 888680663810

Paris Rutherford : Shiny Stockings

Showcase your vocal jazz group with this accessible setting of the Ella Fitzgerald/Count Basie standard. Swing style, jazz harmonies, group scat and solo improvisation make this a great selection for developing style and technique.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Frank Foster Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00214292 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SSA, SSA


Skylark : SATB : Kirby Shaw : Hoagy Carmicheal : Ella Fitzgerald : Sheet Music : 00-27227 : 038081294872

Kirby Shaw : Skylark

This jazz standard has been recorded by everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Bette Midler. Now your groups can perform it with this well crafted arrangement by Kirby Shaw. The optional flute (or violin) part in the SoundPax adds a lilting quality. The voice writing is surprisingly uncomplicated for such a sophisticated melody. Logical voice writing.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Hoagy Carmicheal Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.85 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-27227 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA


Stella by Starlight : SATB : Paris Rutherford : Ella Fitzgerald : Sheet Music : 08745568 : 884088074074

Paris Rutherford : Stella by Starlight

Enjoy the timeless style and haunting harmonies of this jazz standard recorded by Ella Fitzgerald and many others.Available separately: SATB, Instrumental ePak (parts for Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40

Arranger: Paris Rutherford Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.70 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08745568 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available

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