Ella Fitzgerald's Signature Singing Style, Explained By Jazzmeia Horn

[@siphesihlemmusane2926]

Speaking of her, when are we getting her tiny desk??

[@MaybeSean88]

FACTS!!!!

[@Heisenbrick]

Tiny desk concerts are amazing!

[@inesspanni]

Yaaaaassssss!!!?!!!!

[@simplysaige3476]

RIGHTT

[@mollymason9182]

Yes, definitely waiting for that one!!!

[@juancpgo]

Ella expressed joy, warmth and strength. There's a mother quality in her voice to me. It's an interesting contrast to Billie Holiday's broken voice who expressed vulnerability and rawness. The voice exposes the personality behind it.

[@AmelieZh]

Juan well said

[@kjkilojoules]

This comment is spot on.

[@TrickyWoo315]

Totally agree. She is the one of the only singers (Blossom Dearie excepted) that I've heard who maintained innocence and purity of sound to her voice as she aged. "The voice exposes the personality behind it." Right on.

[@lauracarrillo884]

Yeah, that seems about right on both accounts

[@AcornFox]

Nailed it.

[@CainaanDC]

Jazzmeia Horn is an amazing singer very talented thanks NPR

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

I THOUGHT I had found the best name in Jazzmeia Horn until I saw Thelonius CAIN!!! ..Ok, I'll compose myself. Seriously, Jazzmeia is the truth - vocals, style, confidence, curiosity-understanding-seeking, did I say style? That ankh bracelet???? I'm done. Seriously, I love NPR even more for this.

[@CainaanDC]

@@alexiswilliamsinc thank you and yes shes highly underrated

[@yyyannuuu]

This temporarily healed my depression. 💕😭

[@mzscottie]

ayanada06 hold on tight girl. You gain superpower strength when you come out of it.

[@solshine757]

Yes!

[@writinghealth]

Girl Ayanda, from SA? Why depressed, you have the best skies...after Namibia

[@MNeathway]

ayanada06 Hope you feel better very soon 💜

[@Lindamorena]

Me too, you put into words what I feels

[@amileoj9043]

Not only is Jazzmeia Horn a wonderful young jazz musician in her own right, who can wail with the best of them, she also has absorbed the spirit of the music, and she can explain it so well to others (to the extent such things can be explained) and better yet demonstrate it superbly.

[@ExistNNature]

She has a beautiful singing voice.

[@tmgeza]

And looks too.. wow

[@SL-zn9oh]

I can definitely hear not only Ella in her phrasing but also Sarah Vaughan

[@tabitaroselin]

Sean L yess!

[@gatispavils]

also betty charter. especially listen to bettys version of “Tight” and then to Jazzmeias

[@seguestt2]

Truth

[@ida2382]

she gives me more Sarah Vaughan vibes to be honest

[@georgedavis8412]

I hear the Sarah Vaughn and the Betty Carter. But this young lady is a beast in her own right. And named Jazzmeia to boot? Haha.

[@RetrogradeBeats]

Its great to know the history of the art yet having your own style. I like the way she explained this.

[@Jenmag1]

Yes, I saw her live.. I love her. She was amazing. it was a no camera type of show.. I truly loveddddddddddddddd it

[@wetfood00]

I am incredibly jealous omg

[@Jenmag1]

@@wetfood00 nooo, dont be!

[@vroomoon]

Jazzmeia is an amazing lady in person. I did a small clinic with her a few years ago and it was incredibly influential in the direction I wanted to take my musical journey.

[@MarkArandjus]

Would've been awkward if she grew up not liking jazz. Her parents took a gamble, but it paid off big time :D

[@seriousone8030]

Right? I wondered if that is her stage name, but it's her birth name. She said her grandmother named her Jazzmeia.

[@superunknown314159]

Research shows people's names can influence who they are as a person.

[@josephsherby]

AKLADY87 I wonder if it’s that their names influence who they are as a person, or that their parents named them something relating to a very important value to them and then instilled that value in their child. Just a thought :)

[@artistryofjazzhorn]

I actually did grow up not liking Jazz. Hahaha. It's funny because I didn't get I to jazz u til I was 16.😂😂😂😭

[@ksan1648]

@@artistryofjazzhorn Your given name has the word "jazz" in it?

[@TheFrolickingChamp]

I smiled for 4 min straight listening to her sing. Beautiful voice and smile. This warmed my soul

[@20MinutesCZ]

Oh my god! The moment she started to do the "ella" impro i was blown away and had to play it again :DD

[@queena.k.a.mistyyvette1362]

OMG! THIS IS AMAZING TALENT! I was just scanning through some channels and was shocked when I came across this young lady! You are Amazing! Your talent can't be measured! Your skills are AWSOME! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@PennyWarnerPSongstress]

That was SOOOO good! I am an Ella lover and I really respect and admire how you have studied and created your OWN style, as influenced by our legendary musical ancester! And I totally agree with the fact that Ms. Jazzmeia Horn needs a Tiny Desk performance STAT! Much appreciated, my sisterqueen!!!

[@innovativeatavist159]

Her- Bewadoopmneebladopmmdopdaa Me- Tra la la la la, lalala, lalala, ooooooo

[@lovessunflowers]

JC Does Stuff!! 😂😂😂😂

[@Tshe_]

LMAO

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

Hilarious! No way! 😂

[@KimiTortuga]

Exactly. She sounds like a guitar, man.

[@zbo1]

Man, i just have to tell you, i burst out laughing reading this. Thanks! hahaha

[@VILJL]

I am so lucky. I am going to see her tonight (November 7, 2023) in concert at the University of Miami Gusman Concert Hall.

[@tyantoine356]

But also this is so amazing to learn the history of Ella and also hearing your beautiful rendition of it so phenomenal ❤️

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

My mom played her when I was a kid, and she was great! I love her version of "Night and Day" *"With the beet beet beet of the tom tom"* YO GO GIRL, YOU GOT IT!

[@deeherrn5955]

Great singer, I purchased both her CDs from Amazon so my daughters and I can listen to her songs.

[@juancpgo]

❤ that's beautiful.. let's pass along the good stuff we found in this world

[@p.w.7493]

Ella's legacy, I must say, seem to be in capable hands! Much success, young lady!!💕

[@summerd2756]

That was really good Jazmia Horn... I’m a singer, Jazz, r&b, classically trained... is so glad for your gift, and you taking the time to share... We do have to find ourselves honing OUR OWN styles. There is something very spiritual and powerful in doing so. It’s s journey within, and very revealing what we will produce uniquely our own...🌷💕❤️🙏🏾Peace Sister...

[@sisterphyllis4753]

Ella Fitzgerald is a great musical icon. You are representing that style of music very well. Bravo!👏🏽👏🏽

[@ShantezTolbut]

I’m so grateful to have met Jazzmeia and saw her live multiple times. I’m blessed

[@julieelizabeth510]

Nice!

[@s.n.2359]

Her voice reminds me of lianne la havas if she sang jazz

[@tooonji]

S. N. Or Esperanza?))

[@s.n.2359]

@@tooonji ooh yes, miss spalding!

[@Eenimsajj]

True shit!

[@hi.4611]

I loooooooooooovvvveeeeee Lianne La Havas 😭😭

[@Tshe_]

Yass

[@autumnstoptwo]

oh she and her voice, her craft, her research, her inspiration, alladat! INCREDIBLE!!

[@offbeatkiki]

Love to put on Ella records when I'm making dinner or relaxing. Such a beautiful, legendary and inspiring voice, and someone I really look up to in terms of mastering vocal performance.

[@rafaelpalma4963]

If you’ve listened to ella a lot. You’ll here every part she incorporated. Please listen to Ella’s One Note Samba

[@jacobjohnson50]

She references Ella, however hear more of Sarah. Just my observation.

[@keymonmurrah4420]

SAME! She is baby Sarah!

[@ComfyBoi404]

I’d have to agree, she sounds like Molly too.

[@TahariBlue]

I couldn't agree definitely more Sarah! Jazzmeia is incredible!!! but honestly she sounded best when she was imitating Ella, which only reconfirms how great Ella actually was. Also people always talk about Ella's scat singing, but I equally love the way Ella interprets a ballad like "Something To Live For" , Summertime" and "How long has this been going on".....just stunning!!!!

[@keymonmurrah4420]

@@TahariBlue i actually like Sarah Vaughn more.

[@TahariBlue]

@@keymonmurrah4420 Ah, I love Sarah too, just not as much as Ella....but they are both amazing!

[@ujean56]

You're outstanding! Thanks for this tribute to a jazz icon.

[@ronaldmyj]

Let's Go, Barry!!!! One of the best jazz bassists of our generation! My Brother! ✊🏾

[@ThaMidwestBrutha]

She is beautiful and to know her musical history adds to the beauty....omg, we are grateful 4 her as well.

[@marcscordato4385]

Lovely heartfelt cometary it’s so important to understand the history of music its the path that leads to the present . Many modern churches are contemporary, they ignore the hymns of old it’s a slap in the face to the history of the music . I’m not opposed to what’s new but we should not discard the what’s come before.

[@PixieBratski]

Love her vibe, love her style, love her voice. And she radiates such wisdom and peaceful energy.

[@snowstrobe]

All great musicians know their history, and understand how the greats did what they did... even if they don't use it.

[@manb4war]

Very nice. Off I go to add Jazzmeia to my playlist brb!!

[@biggieshorty]

This woman is amazing. I love scatting it is so freeing and I want to learn to do it more freely like have been able to in the past.

[@renee7528]

When we get to heaven I'm asking God which seasoning He used when He made her vocal cords. Beautiful!

[@artistryofjazzhorn]

This made me cackle so hard!!! Thank you!🙏🏾♥️🙌🏾

[@coldskoolbeatz]

Ella is the GOAT when it comes to Jazz. No shade to Billie Holliday. But Ella's perfect tone and smooth vocal is unparalleled. And I must say, I love your voice.

[@cyranetic]

Wow, so happy to be introduced to Jazzmeia Horn's amazing musicianship here, thank you

[@mollymason9182]

Very well put!! Love Jazzmeia Horn & how she always pushes herself and the art form forward.

[@ashleyhw4388]

Ella Fitzgerald is my all time favorite singer of any genre! Blue Skies is one of my favorite songs and you totally killed the Blue Skies solo! I’ve been trying to get those syllables down forever. Jazzmeia is a great singer! I look forward to hearing more from her in the future. 🎙 🎶

[@slikyriky83]

I love with your brilliance and understanding of Ella and scatting

[@kmariamv]

Ella also had incredible vocal range and could easily master different styles of music from jazz, pop and theatre

[@amenentuet]

LISTENING TO YOU BRINGS TEARS OF JOY TO ME ! YOU ARE ,INDEED, A TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT ELLA FITZGERALD !!!

[@marynordseth2788]

Love your video, Ms. Fitzgerald was one of my mother's fav singers, and had many of her albums, EF became one of mine. You are an excellent scat singer. I heard that when Ms. Ella was signed for a performance, it was as a dancer. She changed before curtain time and opened as a singer. Wow!

[@hernameisten]

Wow, she's is a wonderful singer with a gorgeous incredible scat! I am blown away by that lesson and her beautiful music. Thank you for the lesson. :)

[@dibujemaestro]

This woman knows what she is doing!

[@joysgreenkitchen2091]

This was beautiful. NPR is killing it!

[@JoyCosta]

I’m getting more and more interested in jazz ❤️ and his culture ✨

[@FourEverEvolving]

Ella is still my favorite jazz singer! This young lady did a great job depicting her style!👏👏👏

[@DumzaMaswana]

I absolutely love this beautiful singer. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@idconfirm]

Great singer! And I love her outfit too, especially the tunic!

[@aliciamesa5382]

Her frases in a Night in Tunisia....are breath taking!!!!! Is My favorite song. Not only her's....but all songs in this world..... !!!!😉

[@chrisdirectsable]

you’re Brilliant, thank you. ( I never understand why people Ever give 👎🏼 to anything like this. )

[@robertcollins1825]

Thank you NPR for this introduction. This woman is amazing...

[@dionnedraper4614]

Absolutely brilliant, teaching with love, fun and beautiful skill.

[@lucianabmm]

Just stopping by once again. This is delightful to watch.

[@kimbya]

Lush sound and sumptuous decor by the way...I was distracted by the studio ☺️

[@sallybowles2781]

She is one of the very few living singers good at it, we are talking top five - she is a gift, and shows that jazz is not dead!

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

I appreciate her appreciation. And great soloing. Great duo.

[@leadelbono9476]

This year I went to a jazz camp and got to sing with professional jazz artists. At the end we had the chance to perform. I did Ella's "it don't mean a thing" and my teacher decided to make me scat during the Instrumental. It was one of the first times I had ever done that, and I had just started jazz (i'm 13) but it went really well. My cousin filmed it and sent it to my dad. He later put it on facebook, where a singing coach, that coaches a lot of singers in italy (where I live) and also coaches singers during competitions like the x factor saw it and told my dad how she really liked my voice. This year I'm probably going to take a lesson or two from her

[@liveyourlife495]

Wow! She was awesome! I love her entire vibe.

[@dawndrabble4426]

Love this❣️you’re as beautiful as your voice. And your voice and rhythm and scat-ability is incredible. Thank you for sharing. I will listen ( a lot) and learn from you Jazzmeia. 🙏🏼

[@Navroze]

Excellent, the way Jazzmeia explains Ella Fitzgerald

[@jayjaychuchu]

she's incredible! thank you so much for that video! it's amazing to listen to her take on blue skies.

[@Jazzmarcel]

Nothing but praise for this autentenic and talented jazz singer!.............

[@deliseovpstudio2978]

WOW! Yes, I did learn something new today! Thank you, Ms Horn! You have a beautiful voice, unique "signature" sound and an amazing, true-to-form outfit that is as ethnically and artsy as you are a musician. Thank you 3xs over!!! And thank you as well, NPR(!!!!!) for having this KZbin series/channel!!!

[@charleslayo9862]

Long Live the Queen of Jazz Ella Fitzgerald

[@victormendes1122]

this need 1M views!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ugh, so good!!!

[@kindell1]

I can watch videos about Ella all day. My favorite singer EVER! Jazz isn't a bad singer herself

[@qkranarchist3015]

Super interesting. What a great teacher, advocate, and artist. Hope we see her more.

[@mymaria888]

There's only one Ella, but Girl..... You killed it! BRAVO!

[@cali.songbird]

Love everything about this, beautiful honor and scatting! Also love how grounded and intuned you are with yourself. Genuine and authentic. 🌷

[@kristinastingle2020]

My students and I listened to you today - thank you for sharing your passion and talent! They loved you. :-)

[@allyfilostyle]

Wow just discovered this artist and it has already made my entire year! What a blessing of a woman!! Also please drop that skin care routine!!

[@caliste1249]

Closed vowel high notes got me like WOHHHHHHHHH 😲

[@louismorris1991]

Please come to Austin, Tx!!! You have a great talent!! There are not many whom can master the Art of Scat!!! Kudos to you.

[@ELPADRINO507]

Thank you so much for this. Loved the vocals and that bass was nice.

[@Danipaixao7620]

Fantastic! Girl, I could easily listen to you for the rest of my life.

[@angellovesjazz]

I never heard of this young lady but I love her talking about Ella ❤️

[@Qu33n]

This was soooo musically enlightening! Ella is a legend and icon!

[@np4191]

Always puts me in a holiday mood

[@bebrightstarlight]

Powerful! Thank you. That's EXACTLY what I am doing with the music I create. Ingeniously courageous with my sound

[@PoraWasHere]

Amazing video! I thoroughly enjoyed this and really learned something. This woman is so dope and I'm glad she's expressing the importance of Queen Ella.

[@TheNamesDitto]

Damn she's such a great singer

[@theredroadeast723]

Wow. Why am I just finding out about this sister? Nice voice. She did an excellent job doing Ella!

[@JennG-77]

Doing Betty's style to a T. Funny to talk about Ella's style first. Should do a segment on Betty Carter too. Love Ella, though, and her legacy as improvisor. Fantastic that she's paying homage and educating about the tradition. Kudos!

[@Oneworldofpink]

Oh my heart thank you for sharing such powerful vibrations 💐

[@joykia3948]

Yes I did learn something, thanks, would love more videos like this one !

[@marissafo27]

Ella is my favorite!!! Will be listening to your album.

[@kurzfluss]

what a great video, very informativ and really really great and beautiful singing! Love it. thank you for doing this.

[@SaraDecker]

Wow! Absolutely fantastic !! ❤️

[@rhanna5188]

Yes! Jazzmeia's version of 'Up Above My Head' was one of the songs that recently got me through my grandmother's death. Listening to her album though, I would have thought that she was more influenced by Betty Carter. Oh well, she's dope AF.

[@lagaylamcgahee3556]

fun! thank you for sharing! You are so talented, and I appreciate your appreciation for Ella Fitzgerald. :)

[@tiffm6105]

She is on fire!!!!You better Scat!!!

[@teresasjackson2233]

I love Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington. I wish I could sing this way! I love it!

[@greencraig8570]

Ella Fitzgerald always had the best version of any standard. Like Ira Gershwin said, we didn't know how good our songs were until she sang them.

[@arlo247]

Stellar. She even sounded like Sarah Vaughn there for a second! I agree. Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest musicians of all times.

[@ohzoe36]

I just love scat so much it’s so inspiring! You did amazingly 💜