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Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, pt. III

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, pt. III

Update: 2025-12-05
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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.

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Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, pt. III

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, pt. III

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