Ella Fitzgerald wanted to play at Mocambo, a very popular club in the 50’s but they wouldn’t book her because she was black. Marilyn Monroe called the owner and said she would sit at the front table every night Ella sang. And she did.
Brava, Marilyn! Ella, as you know, is part of the Holy Trinity of female jazz vocalists that also includes Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington.
Can you imagine a female jazz vocalist CD compilation that features both Ella and Marilyn?
Divas of Jazz features performances by Ella and Marilyn (although not together :-). It also features Lena Horne and her signature song "Stormy Weather" and Peggy Lee in a live version of "Fever." Add Billie and Dinah to the mix, and it's a complete collection! I found Divas of Jazz at my local Hallmark store - seriously!
Brava, Marilyn! Ella, as you know, is part of the Holy Trinity of female jazz vocalists that also includes Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington.
Can you imagine a female jazz vocalist CD compilation that features both Ella and Marilyn?
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