Film Forum

In honor of the centennial of Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996), a compilation of rare concert rare footage of the First Lady of Song performing George and Ira Gershwin classics, both solo and alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Sammy Davis Jr., et al. Presented by Wall Street Journal jazz critic and columnist Will Friedwald, author of nine books on American music and popular culture (Sinatra: The Song Is You, Jazz Singing, etc.), including his latest, The Great Jazz and Pop Vocal Albums.

Will Friedwald’s latest book, The Great Jazz and Pop Vocal Albums, is available at our concession today. Book signing following event.

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