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!
My choice would have to be "Over the Rainbow" but just seeing the examples there is a wonderful reminder of how rich that genre is.
Hard to pick - all are exceptional examples! I'd have to say Billie Holiday!
Ella Fitzgerald~ You ain't got a thing!
Ella or Lena -- nice!
Along with Billie herself - I just love the horns!
ella fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald is my favorite.
Ella Fitzgerald - a classic in any generation
Agreed, loved Lena Horne, Stormy Weather. She was fabulous!
Love some Billie Holiday......
Billie Holiday!
Nina Simone....
Michael Bublé - Its a beautiful day. He is pop jazz.
Ella Fitzgerald hands down!!
I love all of these amazing ladies, but Billie Holiday has always been a favorite. Fascinating life.