Ella Fitzgerald: A Biography of the First Lady of Jazz, Updated Edition

Stuart Nicholson's biography of Ella Fitzgerald is considered a classic in jazz literature. Drawing on original documents, interviews, and new information, Nicholson draws a complete picture of Fitzgerald's professional and personal life. Fitzgerald rose from being a pop singer with chart-novelty hits in the late '30s to become a bandleader and then one of the greatest interpreters of American popular song. Along with Billie Holiday, she virtually defined the female voice in jazz, and countless others followed in her wake and acknowledged her enormous influence. Also includes two 8-page inserts.

Author: Stuart Nicholson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 7.78h x 5.02w x 0.79d
ISBN13: 9780415971195
ISBN10: 0415971195
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Music
- Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional | General
- Biography & Autobiography | Women

About the Author

Stuart Nicholson is a celebrated jazz writer. He is the author of several award-winning books, including a biography of Billie Holiday and a history of Jazz-Rock. He has contributed to major newspapers, from the New YorkTimes to the Manchester Guarding, and major jazz publications including Downbeat 0 and Jazz Times . He lives in Woodlands St.-Mary, Berkshire, England.

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