Listen "Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, pt. III"
Episode Synopsis
The vocal artistry of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald continues to shape modern jazz singing. Armstrong’s expressive phrasing, gravelly tone, and rhythmic inventiveness set a standard for emotional storytelling in music, inspiring countless vocalists to blend instrumental phrasing with singing.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.
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