Mario Bauza, music director of Webb's band, once said, "In those days, the recording company didn't want Negroes to sing ballads This lady opened the door for everybody else. During the s, Dizzy Gillespie helped her make the transition from swing to the new bebop style.
In , Granz signed her on to record for his new Verve label. He reunited her with Armstrong and teamed her up with the Ellington and Basie big bands, making her an international star. Granz also decided to record her concerts, demonstrating for all, her free-form scat singing ability. She recorded nearly songs for these albums.
Fitzgerald died in at the age of Reserve Tickets. Norman wasn't the only one willing to stand up for Ella. She received support from numerous celebrity fans, including a zealous Marilyn Monroe. She personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do it, she would take a front table every night. She told him - and it was true, due to Marilyn's superstar status - that the press would go wild. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night.
The press went overboard. After that, I never had to play a small jazz club again. She was an unusual woman - a little ahead of her times. And she didn't know it.
Ella continued to work as hard as she had early on in her career, despite the ill effects on her health. She toured all over the world, sometimes performing two shows a day in cities hundreds of miles apart.
Still going strong five years later, she was inducted into the Down Beat magazine Hall of Fame, and received Kennedy Center Honors for her continuing contributions to the arts. Outside of the arts, Ella had a deep concern for child welfare.
Though this aspect of her life was rarely publicized, she frequently made generous donations to organizations for disadvantaged youths, and the continuation of these contributions was part of the driving force that prevented her from slowing down. Additionally, when Frances died, Ella felt she had the additional responsibilities of taking care of her sister's family. It was one of her most prized moments. France followed suit several years later, presenting her with their Commander of Arts and Letters award, while Yale, Dartmouth and several other universities bestowed Ella with honorary doctorates.
In September of , Ella underwent quintuple coronary bypass surgery. Doctors also replaced a valve in her heart and diagnosed her with diabetes, which they blamed for her failing eyesight. The press carried rumors that she would never be able to sing again, but Ella proved them wrong. Despite protests by family and friends, including Norman, Ella returned to the stage and pushed on with an exhaustive schedule. By the s, Ella had recorded over albums. In , she gave her final concert at New York's renowned Carnegie Hall.
It was the 26th time she performed there. As the effects from her diabetes worsened, year-old Ella experienced severe circulatory problems and was forced to have both of her legs amputated below the knees. She never fully recovered from the surgery, and afterward, was rarely able to perform. During this time, Ella enjoyed sitting outside in her backyard, and spending time with Ray, Jr.
Hours later, signs of remembrance began to appear all over the world. A wreath of white flowers stood next to her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a marquee outside the Hollywood Bowl theater read, "Ella, we will miss you. After a private memorial service, traffic on the freeway was stopped to let her funeral procession pass through. A rough patch In , Tempie died from serious injuries that she received in a car accident. Jazzing things up In mid , Ella made her first recording.
Overcoming discrimination On the touring circuit it was well-known that Ella's manager felt very strongly about civil rights and required equal treatment for his musicians, regardless of their color. End of an era In September of , Ella underwent quintuple coronary bypass surgery. The rule change comes as part of sweeping effort to improve the action and tempo of games.
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