April is Jazz Appreciation Month – and on any list of influential women who've changed the world – right up there with Indira Gandhi and Gloria Steinem you’re likely to find Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. Each had a voice that you never forget.
With its roots in the blues, Jazz has been referred to as America's true classical art form. Although its famous instrumentalists have been male, women have been at the forefront of the genre when it comes to vocalists who expressed an incredible depth of emotion that spoke of despair, love and triumph in voices that oozed poignancy in every note.
Join us in honoring their contributions to American culture and enter our our First Ladies of Jazz Giveaway to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! To enter, comment below and tell us your favorite Jazz artist or song. Maybe it's one of these masterpieces from Ella, Sarah, or Billie!
Billie Holiday | Sarah Vaughan | Ella Fitzgerald | ||
God Bless The Child | Misty | It Don't Mean A Thing | ||
I'm A Fool To Want You | Over The Rainbow | Summertime | ||
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*This giveaway is open through April15th to US residents over 18 years of age
4/21/2014 Congratulations to our lucky winner, GrlyGrl7!
I love Billie Holiday!! She's GREAT!!!!
Ella Fitzgerald!!!
I have always been a fan of Lena Horne.
I really liked Billie Holiday
Lena Horne is my fave.
My favorite is Ella Fitzgerald because her voice is as clear as a bell @mollyparnis
God Bless the Child, is Amazing! Love it, talk about old school!!!!
Ella Fitzgerald is the bomb!
I have heard a lot about Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday!
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald - At Last
Billie Holiday's "I'm a Fool to Want You..." Story of my life!!!
Billie Holiday, great jazz singer!
Ella!