Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, & Al Jarreau Performs

20th NAACP Image Award-1988
Amazing performance from Nancy Wilson and Al Jarreau. Also, Ella received the President's Award and gave an outstanding performance. WOW!
Performances:
1) A Tisket A Tasket - Nancy Wilson & Al Jarreau
2) You Are the Sunshine in My Life - Ella Fitzgerald

[@aprilbennett7277]

Im in tears because they all passed away and this was such a great memory R.I P Ella Nancy,Al

[@The1baddman]

Rest in Peace Ms Nancy Wilson, Mr Al Jarreau, and Ms Ella Fitzgerald.

[@tabianamoto]

talk about it....wow.......

[@brownbagz]

Amen!

[@TT-fl8jt]

R.I.P. Whitney Houston, R.I.P. Esther Rolle, R.I.P. Pat Morita.

[@MechellMcClain6645]

AMEN

[@uyanaev76]

Они живы и будут жить вечно.

[@roznichols371]

Her voice didn't weaken at all with age! Just incredible!

[@mjc5509]

I agree her later PABLO recordings for NORMAN GRANZ are my favourite especially the 70s album ELLA AND OSCAR

[@traceythompson1092]

Yes, Ms. Ella's voice stayed fabu!

[@itstuff4744]

She was America’s treasure, that’s true of course. But I want to add : she was the entire world’s darling. I am Canadian, I live in Europe and I can assure you that still today, in 2021, many people know and cherish Miss Ella Fitzgerald !!! We can hear this lady singing all her beautiful songs on radios. And televisions are still having programs about her life and career, that’s comforting. We don’t forget her. She still the Star of the jazz in 2021 !

[@reggiemitchell9331]

R.I.P Nancy Wilson & Al Jarreau. Jazz music will never sound the same without you.

[@ivh1968]

Im always amazed at how humble Ella Fitzgerald appeared to be about her talent. She didnt "big" herself up or act like a superstar. Yet she was greater than all of those who do. How times change!

[@beaumontmuni4294]

This is awesome ... Nancy Wison and Al Jarreau ... both legends and Ella of course ... so many greats ... greatly missed.

[@ClydeVenus17]

"they're not gonna leave behind... Im learning how to rap" I LOVE HER ♥... she's so funny.

[@jamaalbeamon9670]

Ella’s performance here brings me to tears.... she’s just amazing!

[@satindol69able]

I just watched it today and I am crying! Beautiful woman, beautiful voice.

[@jillianwhite69]

Ella, Nancy, Al, Whitney! Ooh heaven must have an amazing choir! Thank you all for your gift ❤️

[@SoulSir]

These three are the definition of true talent.

[@Mimi-ey5ej]

Nancy worshiper here. Since 1961. Al has a voice of an angel. Miss Ella the Queen. An embarrassment of riches!

[@happydeedee2441]

The fabulous Nancy Wilson & Al Jarreau (sing Ella's signature song) just proved these 3 could sing ANYTHING. Can you imagine what heaven must sound like with all this talent. RIPEllaNancyAl 🎼🎼🎼💖💖💖

[@ToshaWarrenTalks]

Man...i was already crying watching Ella still shining at the end of her life. But maaaaan.. When they showed Esther Rolle holding back tears then WHITNEY...I lost it. Sobbing like a mug.

[@mistermastermind1]

Same thing happened to me! Can't stop crying...I love Ella

[@musicartlover963]

Me 2. I missed them all. Lawd ham mercy they were sho nuff Class Acts😭😭😭😭😭

[@martyemmons1859]

These are the kind of videos that inspire true appreciation for magnificent talent. I'm grateful to be able to watch this awesome event.

[@kimofahoma]

She could really sing anything. Forever treasure Ella.

[@anthonyt2034]

I remember seeing this show and Ella came up there and showed her tail...LAWD That Woman Sang!!!!!

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

I never forgot this either and I was SUPER little. It was the first time I ever saw her. I became an instant enthusiast.

[@marywilson1442]

Now that ladies and gentlemen is an entertainer. She moved me, I got goose bumps. Truly amazing performance.

[@carlbliss2398]

I've watched this clip probably dozens of times and it always makes me happy/sad/grateful. We have now lost Ella, Al and Nancy. What a gift to the world they were and are.

[@mac48203]

It's so wonderful that she lived a long life....and still had that voice!!!!

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

I was very moved by Ella's performance.(to tears) What a gem this whole clip is. Nancy Wilson and Al Jarreau were fantastic!........and words can not express how much I love and admire Ella Fitzgerald! They don't make em' like those 3 any more!

[@queticulate3414]

Three of the baddest musicians, vocalists, entertainers to ever walk the earth. When I tell you that Heaven is constantly jammin'! I'm talkin' bout all day and night.

[@eligah8]

The Queen of Jazz....Ms.Ella Fitzgerald!...Nobody does it better!...Even n her old age,She was a MEGA BEAST!...Truly AMAZING...Christ gave a wonderful gift to music ...especially when He gave us Ms.Fitzgerald!..Nancy Wilson and Al Jarreau did a lovely job!

[@sinash]

This is why I LOVE KZbin! All 3 of them are gone now but we can all have the opportunity to see great performances and moments like this over and over and over again!

[@sugargirl8990]

al Jarreau is my favorite male artist. I remember crying so bad when hearing of his passing n I never cry for artists. RIP Mr Al Jarreau. U r sorely missed

[@emanx222]

Cherise S I swear I felt like I lost family 😭

[@ajsassy788]

Now Ms.Nancy Wilson has left us ..😭

[@BlackGeoYoutube]

@@ajsassy788 I feel that way about Nancy and Aretha.

[@QueenBthatsMe777]

And now ms nancy

[@edwardwright7042]

sugar girl yes I know how you feel I miss him too Al Jarreau was the dude!!! saw him in concert Lizz Wright opened up for him she was nice also

[@naboose1]

Ella started out at a young age at my Grandfather`s Jazz lounge in Boston. It was called Eddie Levine`s Lounge. Also the High Hat Restaurant in Boston. I was about 6 years old when I had dinner with Ella!

[@glennfromthebronx]

I thought that Ella had started out in Harlem clubs? Did she PERHAPS first tour the Boston area at your grandfather's place? What year/s? Oldtime friends/co-workers of mine saw her the first week or so that she sang with Chick Webb at the Savoy in Harlem..think that was . early 1937. By January 1938 Ella, I believe, was already doing some singing with Benny Goodman. (snippets of long ago conversations)

[@NewYorkCityBoxing]

Cool!

[@mahoganired8608]

Wow i would love to talk with you...seriously GOD Bless you to have had the honor to sit with legends

[@lincolnhare7766]

Dana Cohen GOD HAS BLESSED U.

[@iamgui91]

Lincoln Hare 🚖🧩

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

0 seconds ago “With all of the talents out here. Aren’t you proud of them; I am”. 😭😭😭😭😭 So generous and kind from her to say it. She was the greatest and still had humility for the others. She was and is still a gift.

[@marissaburgess6023]

I’m grinning watching all those mega stars watching Ella like kids in a candy shop. Knowing how lucky they are to be in her presence for just one song and the reverence exuding from them is so touching! Especially from Al Jarreau and Nancy Wilson masters of masters themselves! Man! And to think I had the same experience for even 3 songs, when in Ella’s Devine presence ( coz I think people like her and Piaf and Louis are Demi-gods) one feels like touches by an angel and traveling light years in a moment! Sounds corny but it’s the best way I can describe how life altering a song can be, from a Giant!

[@luciavanolli]

My beloved Al Jarreau with Nancy Wilson! Just Amazing! Sweet The Queen Ella Unique Fitzgerald! What a Spectacular Day!🙋‍♀️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@uprayup]

Love Nancy! This woman was always so classy👠 RIP Ella - Nobody could ever do it like her. Doba dova doba do 💋

[@LieshaLeeXChef]

Who could say anything negative about this woman? Ella is the QUEEN!!!

[@jeremaiyo-antoineburke6904]

!m proud to say im 21 and crying

[@JoyHarrison]

I cried too b/c Ms. Ella was the greatest. Even before the camera showed Whitney, I thought of her and said that she should be here still. Just like Ella, it would have been great if we could have seen Whitney in her later years singing beautifully still. For all those reasons, I cried.

[@Love4me34]

+Joy Harrison I agree with you 100% Joy, This was absolutely amazing!

[@JoyHarrison]

Derrick Phelps I watched it again and got emotional again. I love Ella, the First Lady of Song.

[@davidsessera1337]

I cried too. Ella was my mom's favorite singer, and she became one of my favorites too. I was amazed how Ella voice's was as strong and often stronger in second half of her career, and I often thought that Whitney with her rare talent and super strong voice would follow Ella in that regard. When Whitney had her difficulties, I kind of mourned the partial loss of her voice skills and said I wish she would be more like Ella. I selfishly wanted her world-topping voice / talent to go on for another twenty years. Now I feel sort of terrible that I was rooting more for her voice and stage presence and not as much for Whitney the person. I am so sorry she did not have more happiness. My roommate who had bought everything she ever did, was defending her even in her more difficult times. He said her voice will return, and that no singer could ever keep their voice in top shape as they got older anyway. I always brought up Ella and her fabulous voice as she aged. He, the silly guy did not seem to know much beyond Motown, Pop, Disco and dance, and would say "Who is Ella?"" Then I'd have to remind him of the variety shows she often guest-starred in the 60's and 70's when we were kids, and sing A-Tisket, A-Tasket. My roommate never gave up on Whitney, always talked about the 12 steps and said she could recover. He would say, " I hope she makes it" I would think; Oh she will be alright, she has the resources to get help, and kind of be judging her for messing up her gift. Now all I do when I think of Whitney is pray that she is happy and miss her, not so much her greatness, but she herself, that beautiful soul and spunky, sparkly girl / lady / woman. And ache for her daughter. I will always love both Ella and Whitney.

[@ToshaWarrenTalks]

Me too baby. Aww

[@MsAlexisj]

Ella seemed like she had such a sweet spirit. I wish I could've met her ❤.

[@musicartlover963]

So much Black Excellence, they're gone 2 glory now. the incomporable Ms. Nancy Wilson and Mr. AL Jarrau. Class Acts 4 sure and of course the beautiful Ms. Ella Fitzgerald. They are all American Treasures. Rest in Peace beautiful people

[@rodneymiller682]

DID YOU SEE THE MEGA TALENT SITTING IN THE AUDIENCE !!!

[@jennysmallman437]

Rodney Miller there seem to be alot of ungrateful and unimaginative people in the audience.

[@pedrocaldeira8768]

Whitney.

[@starbuono3333]

No , I just saw ELLA !!-

[@TT-fl8jt]

I saw Oprah & Stedman, Denzel Washington, Kim Fields, Lionel Richie, Patti Labelle too.

[@cathydrumobich9045]

The biggest MEGA talent was ON the stage.

[@BrianFootwork]

All are a master class. But I was raised that a "gem" can come from any age, but MOST DEFINITELY pay attention to a "young pearl that stays one til the end, because they gleam in different ways, NEVER throw it away". Ella, WOW 😳😳...can barely see & walk, & hit notes, runs, & range with clarity that was sight to hear, and a sound to see. She sangs in COLORS of sound......A child fan of the early 70s that mom showed her younger child footage to. Her and Sarah Vaughn are the '"once I start watching, that's the end of sleep for the night" sangers. FULL POWER OF LOVE: The HUMAN DNA

[@vicksie1010]

Mama Ella had the young men jumping for joy ,much love beautiful souls

[@peachy7690]

This was me and my grandfather's song. I remember so clearly this memory. My grandfather and I were on the porch and I was sitting on the bench with my grandfather with the laptop. I pulled up this song just to listen to it and my grandfather told me "You are the sunshine of my life". I miss my grandfather so much. He passed away at 1:30 p.m. today. I miss him so much. R.I.P Papa I love you forever. You are the sunshine of my life. Forever and Always.

[@rachelpasley1965]

YES NANCY!!!!! 1:37-1:59! She sings with such sass! Love her!

[@christopheryoung2896]

Rachel Jordan I’m watching this, today, on December 14, 2018 and Nancy Wilson’s passing has just been announced. She will be missed. February 20, 1937 - December 13, 2018

[@nancydrew5]

I started crying to see Ms. Ella, she was sooo humble. She was a beast! yet she was so very humble. She is amazing and my eyes just welled with tears. She had so much swing so much rhythm she was truly and still is a legend. I love you Miss Ella, we are so blessed to have had you for a while.

[@childoftheeternalking2041]

Ella sounded so good there. I just closed my eyes and it was like I was listening to her when she was still in her prime years. Oh I just love Ella's music and performances.

[@nancyh6630]

Ella has warmed hearts of many for a very very long time and will continue to do so for a very long time. True lady of Jazz!!!

[@kelvinstrange679]

Amazing! the quick shot of Whitney made me smile. RIP QUEENS AND KINGS

[@wilanderfan22]

Ella was (is) beautiful inside and out - and what an epic concentration of talent on that stage!

[@Meryanne24]

just moved to tears.. spent my birthday three years ago with Al Jarreau.. and Ella OMG ..

[@jangunnarolsen5946]

Folks! I heard this LADY! In 1956 (in Oslo,Norway) with JATP (Jazz At The Philarmonic) She's GREAT!

[@jadezee6316]

Nancy Wilson was a terrific singer.....but there was only ONE......Ella Fitzgerald!

[@pameladawson5773]

Grow up listening to her .never be a other Ella .That voice the one and only.

[@futureDrNLB]

What a beautiful gift Ella Fitzgerald was....WOW

[@Dontaking2008]

Rest in heavenly Peace. Nancy Wilson !!! Just imagine the reunion of these class A stars are having!!

[@TomateFarcie]

There is only one Ella!! Poor thing, she was old and frail and they had to help her walk to the stage, but boy oh boy, she could still SING!! RIP and thank you for the legacy!

[@sabuchanhakodate9766]

R.I.P. Al Jarreau... Thank you for amazing singing and swing.

[@waynecomptonjr4483]

sabuchan hakodate o

[@rickywilliams7961]

All of my great African American jazz artists here...may they rest eternal peace with God.😇😇😇😇😇

[@jaschaheifetz]

God was in the house. She was a gift to the world, Miss Ella Fitzgerald.

[@elizabethwashington9168]

They sound so good!!! I love her flair and individuality! Great performance! Just singing, no extras necessary! Rest in peace legends!

[@NLBROWN81]

Black Excellence in Every Way!!! Rest in Power!

[@sharonsimmons7824]

Love Nancy Wilson beautiful amazing lady. Love always Al jarreau thanks for gift of music.

[@Mimi-ey5ej]

My friend met her in an airport and gushed with love and admiration. After a while she sighed and said “Thank you, but it’s is the only thing I know how to do!”

[@sheilaburns8977]

Watching Ella perform … eyes burning with happy tears!!! Beautiful!!!! …. PEACE to ALL.

[@2dasimmons]

Wow! Was that Brock Peters an ICON and Irene Cara? Fancy Ms. Nancy Wison and Al Jarreau are such jazz stylists extraordinare and bless Ella Fitzgerald. May they alll RIP😔

[@2dasimmons]

Wow! What a treat. Al Jarreau and Nancy Wilson are the perfect singers to give tribute to ALLA FITZGERALD, THE STYLIST. RIP Ms. Fitzgerald, and Al Jarreau.

[@kimadams446]

RIP Nancy Wilson 12/14/2018

[@ShadowHawk4219]

I will never forget a comment from her i read many years ago. She was asked her age and she freely gave it. When asked why she freely gave it when many are resistant to give their age, she replied, " I've Earned These Years ". Man, that comment has stayed with me since. Rest in Peace, Ms. Nancy Wilson, you have truly earned it.

[@brownbagz]

@@ShadowHawk4219 And stars today, it's like PULLING TEETH to get their age! #RIP AL & Nancy!

[@danielmcnulty50]

two of our great talents honoring one of our great talent. we will never see the likes of these great talented people again. r.i.p. ella, al, and nancy.

[@roberttyran3813]

Tears for Ella. Nancy and Al Brilliant.

[@Afrocentricpoet]

Has me in tears. She was the truth. One of one.

[@letakeokuk5446]

What a treat to witness the talent of that era!!!! 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@georgio3674]

The best and purest of voices. Hard to believe she only had one octave

[@brandonwashington341]

I've never heard miss Nancy sing before she was great I'm going to start listening to her now

[@ethelshort3909]

You're gone Ella's but your Beautiful voice and music will forever be with us. Thank you for sharing your music with us my darling Lady

[@Gqunu]

RIP Mama Ella. From Africa. We know about you. RIP also Mr Al Jarreau.

[@irangel1958]

OMG, this is around the time I saw her in Austin TX. She performed at a small college auditorium...Joe Pass opened for her, quietly bringing the crowd to silent attention. Then she walks out, just like on the video and sang for almost 90 minutes. My glimpse of the divine. A soul I still listen to whenever I need a smile. Bless you Ella you are still sunshine in my life

[@philliplloyd6977]

No one can hold a candle to Ella. Icon unique legend pure genius and a one off. We will never see the anyone like her ever again.

[@emmajones9445]

Wow! What a treat! Beautiful singing by the mother of scat-hum herself!!!!!! The outstanding, honorable, and amazing Ella Fitzgerald!!!!! [because of the date of this event, there are also many great ones in the audience like Esther Rolle aka Florida Evans from "Good Times", may she Rest In Peace as well].

[@octofish]

We were quite fortunate that God dropped off this angel for us. Ella was the greatest.

[@GreaterDeity]

A beautiful soul until the end. Heaven wept when her last words were spoken: "I'm ready to go now." 😔

[@wandertwins]

exactly. i'm left speechless. all i want to do now is listen to Ella records. i adore Nancy Wilson and the always energized Al Jarreau.

[@chibuezengozi]

Two irreplaceable beautiful souls - RIP Ella and Al

[@tutorlog]

Chib David And now Nancy😧

[@Sugarshack22]

Nancy, Al, Ella, Whitney, Florida Evans (Esther Rolle)...all gone...rest in Heaven peace!

[@Maya-bu2rf]

I saw Ella in Tallahassee Florida at Florida State University in 1985. Jazz is not my favorite musical genre, but I thought it was a good thing to see a legend. (Especially since I sat backstage and met her afterwards. I still have the autographed program from that night.

[@mjc5509]

I saw NANCY and ELLA in concert..to see vocalists of this calibre live.was a true magical experience..THE CONCERTS HAVE STAYED IN MY MEMORY ...THANK YOU..MAY THEY BOTH RIP...THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC. XX

[@iwapelebrown]

@6:23 Esther Role looking Gorgeous!

[@TyHarrellShow]

I remember seeing this show as a kid and I've been an Ella Fitzgerald fan ever since!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BestHBCU]

I remember watching this tribute when it aired originally on TV. I had never heard of Nancy Wilson so when Moses Gunn and Irene Cara introduce her and Al Jarreau, I did not remember the name Nancy Wilson. All I remembered was The VOICE. The second time I heard that voice was on The Cosby Show when Nancy Wilson sang as Denice's mother-in-law. From then on, I have been in love with Mrs. Wilson's music. Thank you Nancy for sharing your gift!!! Thank you Mr. Cosby for featuring Nancy Wilson on your show. Because of you, I found her again!

[@dri.m.5031]

Pamela Hamilton I could have written this verbatim. My exact experience! Sorry to learn Al Jarreau passed today. RIP.

[@sebastianhein3147]

I think its Not Moses gunn. Its Brock peters

[@christopheryoung2896]

Nancy Wilson February 20, 1937 - December 13, 2018

[@acidreg]

Ella gave a clinic on ad-lib live. Bow to the queen!!!!

[@philliphouse457]

So many of our stars are leaving us so fast RIP Nancy Wilson died 81

[@kymsutton9578]

I can't live without this kind of music ! It's MAGIC !!

[@robmorrison1043]

Talent and Class!!!!! The likes of these artists, we will not see again! Stuck with the crap of today.

[@TheJazzStreet]

this video always makes me cry.. ella was so incredible!!!!

[@DLeighWrites]

This is such perfection.

[@jimr4319]

She was 71 at this time and could still belt out a note. After Ella everything else is all down hill.

[@superduperlouber]

So rare that someone with such otherworldly talent is able to connect with others through humility. This brought a tear to my eye. Thank you, Ella.

[@Bushyrun17]

My parents grew up, fell in love and enjoyed the music of these great legends. It became apart of my life and my appreciation of their uniqueness. Miss the era but happy to be apart of it seeing Nancy Wilson and Al Jarreau in separate concerts! ❤.

[@kpitt1204]

This still chokes me up! She betta sang!

[@wilanderfan22]

Ella was 1st class. Wow!

[@stmcn4392]

Artistry at its best, REST in PARADISE Ella, Nancy and Al

[@brendamccarthy1718]

Superb great singers, not like today’s so called singers.

[@vickkinorton1805]

Love Al. Nancy. Madam Ella Fitzgerald they all touched do many hearts throughout the 🌎 💘 RIP

[@genobourn7423]

Legend of Legends. No one can "scat" like her!

[@lewiscarey6984]

To EVERYONE on planet Earth: Get up everyday with a purpose!!! LIVE! LIVE !!! LIVE!!! Ella Just made my case!!!

[@danielrobinson9270]

Incredible!!!! Everything about this clip....Incredible!!!

[@adoris864]

My God I love Ella. She is soooo missed.