With a distinctive, sweet sound, the voice of Ella Fitzgerald is instantly recognizable. Her voice radiates joy. Her voice just makes you feel good. But before Fitzgerald became the First Lady of Song ...

LOS ANGELES - "You can only be an innovator once ... and I hate that," joked Patti Austin backstage at a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Austin joined host Natalie Cole, Wynonna Judd, Nancy Wilson and ...

R&B legend, Detroit native and Grammy nominee Freda Payne is bringing jazz luminary Ella Fitzgerald back to life onstage at Meadow Brook Theatre’s “Ella, First Lady of Song,” opening this weekend at ...

Gold-record recording artist Freda Payne applies her multi-octave voice to her portrayal of Ella Fitzgerald in Delaware Theatre Company's latest production. Freda Payne is "mesmerizing" as Ella ...