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Friday, April 11, 2014

Ella - Magnificent Jazz - Amelia




Ella was born on April 25, 1917, in Net Newport News, Virginia
Ella was a child of William and Tempie
Ella lived in Yonkers, New York and Newport News, Virginia
Ella studied the art of singing
Ella overcame racial segregation that was like a wall, and the death of her mother and other important people in her life
Ella worked as a great, famous singer who made jazz popular
Ella was challenged by illnesses like diabetes, surgery, and the death of her mother
Ella's personality could be described as brave enough to go on without her parents
Ella always performed in different concerts and clubs, and became the first African American to be in the Mocambo, in California
Never gave up her love of singing
Ella was best known as a mind blowing jazz singer
Ella was one of the best jazz singers ever!

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