Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans in the late 19h and early 20th centuries,and developed from roots in blues and ragtime. Jazz is seen by many as ‘America’s Classical’ music. Since the 1920’s “Jazz Age” jazz has become recognized as a major form of musical expression. My Forever Treasures has opened our iconic vintage jazz vault. We’re offering a dual jazz treasure. An Ella Fitzgerald autograph. There is only one “Queen of Jazz.” Plus, our 1975 Jelly Roll Jazz Festival Poster. Welcome Nancy Wilson, Les McCann, Hubert Laws, Esther Phillips and Stanley Turrentine.   Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer often referred to as the First Lady of Song, the Queen of Jazz and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable phrasing,and improvisational ability, especially in her scat singing. Her collaborations with Louie Armstrong attracted much attention over the years. Her classics include “A-Tisket, A-Tasket,” “Autumn in New York,” “Begin the Beguine,” and “Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered.” She recorded 200 albums and near 2,000 songs, many considered American treasures. Ella’s voice spanned 3 octaves, offering very high & low notes for her scat singing. She won 14 […]