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 Sarah Vaughn's Misty !
Ella Fitzgerald, for sure!
Ella.... all the way!
Anything by Ella Fitzgerald!
My favorite is Ella Fitzgerald
I love listening to Ella F.!
Ella Fitzgerald!
I'd have to go with Billie Holiday - CLASSIC!
Definately Billie Holiday. Also love Nina Simone.
Billie Holiday - She's so soulful! Voice like butter...
Ella...lovely voice
I really liked Billie Holiday
I enjoy listening to Sarah Vaughan
Billie Holiday
Miles Davis