A collection of stories tagged 'ella' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:48:25 EST Pianist Oscar Peterson was one of the giants of jazz piano. Fast fingers and a hard-wired sense of swing defined Peterson and made him a favorite musical partner for everyone from Ella to Dizzy to Herbie Hancock. On this program from 1998, Peterson demonstrates his deft touch and amazing technique. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/49397 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17622315&ft=1&f=1039 Fri, 16 May 2008 14:34:00 EDT Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most recognized voices in jazz history. As a teen, her dream was to be a dancer, but fate had different plans for her. "Lady Ella" sang a three-octave range, was noted for her pure tone, and is widely considered one of the finest Great American Songbook interpreters. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/48074 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89845452&ft=1&f=1039 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:44:00 EDT This show celebrates the music of one of the greatest singers of our time with interviews that include Ella herself; vocalists Betty Carter, Jon Hendricks and Joe Williams; writers Gene Lees and Albert Murray; and pianist Oscar Peterson. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/35666 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10208984 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:02:00 EDT Commentator David Greenberger has a personal appreciation of the music of Ella Johnson. With her brother Buddy Johnson, a bandleader, the singer was a regular fixture on the New York City club circuit in the 1940s and 1950s. She had many popular hits, including "Since I Fell for You," "Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit that Ball?" and "When My Man Comes Home." Johnson died last month at age 86. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/13393 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1794045 Fri, 26 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST