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How Ella Fitzgerald Turned Forgotten Lyrics Into One Of Her Best Performances Ever

Ella in Berlin: Mack the Knife is master class in why Fitzgerald is such a legend. Jazz Night In America breaks down the grace under pressure and improvisational skills on display in this performance.
Ella Fitzgerald

Most people who don't know jazz can probably recognize the name of one of the genre's best singers: Ella Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald is one of the eight women at the center of this season of , and she's arguably one

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