Nobody else even approaches the trumpet like [Sweets Edison] does: Never too much and always plenty. He's the greatest trumpet player to play along with singers. He exactly knows how to play with you, how to answer you about what you just sang ... On top of that, he has some great sense of humor, both as a musician and as a man. Every time I see him, I'm laughing so much. Sweets is impeccable and incomparable.
The only thing better than singing is more singing. - Ella Fitzgerald
The only thing better than singing is more singing.
- Ella Fitzgerald
I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt … she personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do … - Ella Fitzgerald
I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt … she personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do …
Music is the universal language ... it brings people closer together. - Ella Fitzgerald
Music is the universal language ... it brings people closer together.
Blue skies Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see - Ella Fitzgerald
Blue skies Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see
Everybody wants to know about my style and how it came about. It's no big secret. It's the way I feel. - Ella Fitzgerald
Everybody wants to know about my style and how it came about. It's no big secret. It's the way I feel.
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. - Ella Fitzgerald
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do.
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong. - Ella Fitzgerald
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.
I used to be very self-conscious. I used to wish I was pretty. My cousin Georgia always taught me that if you smile, people will like you. Sometimes … - Ella Fitzgerald
I used to be very self-conscious. I used to wish I was pretty. My cousin Georgia always taught me that if you smile, people will like you. Sometimes …
What everyone wants more than anything else is to be loved. - Ella Fitzgerald
What everyone wants more than anything else is to be loved.
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