ELLA FITZGERALD x IT DON'T MEAN A THING / Voice Teacher Analyzes

[@KajiVocals]

People don't realise just how much skill and GENIUS it takes to even attempt some of the easiest numbers these jazz singers do.

[@mlynettepinky595]

Exactly, a lot of people don't know her range and the skill she had. They need to see old commercial where she broke 🥂🍷 glass with her voice. The only person I know that can do that, break glass is Mariah Carey Ella Fitzgerald breaks glass 🥂 Video below 👇🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/opnJppqKo719jJY

[@stephenvinson6474]

absolutely!

[@darianravenell4058]

Ella Fitzgerald is one the greatest jazz singers ever hands down 🙌🏽👑

[@ColdDiva]

Absolutely!

[@Sweetpea2977]

Ever ❤

[@Rae_Naeee]

Facts!!

[@norarazaai]

EVER!

[@polyprinz]

She is one of the greatest singers...EVER! Ella Fitzgerald inspired the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Per interview, Aretha talks about how she idolized Ms. Fitgerald and Sarah Vaughn growing up. That's why if you listen to some of Aretha's runs...very similar to Ms. Fitzgerald.

[@Qu33n]

She's a singer that has soo many flavors to her voice! The variety of the sound she can produce - truly she's literally an instrument! She's such a songbird! She's thee songstress of scat! No one matches her! "Make musical sense while saying non-sense syllables."

[@shouston8027]

NOBODY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dwn2earth260]

Thank you for covering Ella! She sang every note the way God intended. 😁

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

I think in some instances. God even went “Girl, I didn’t know I did that” with a huge smile 😄

[@luisgonzalezramirez5112]

Sir can you please do more jazz singer reactions!!!! This was epic.

[@coulstyle]

Yes I second this motion PLEEEEASE!!

[@angela1504]

THAT!!!!

[@MoBetta11]

Yes!!! Like Sarah Vaughan #HowHighTheMoon #Misty

[@okay5045]

Yes please

[@milaknowslight6307]

Ella Fitzgerald. Nuff said 😍. It just sounds so easy for her. Like talking

[@honeybee7855]

The technical skill is just out of this world. A professional SINGER. Thanks as usual for your wonderful analysis. Scatting is so skilled it's almost mathematical. My brother did Maths and Music at university and it's a good pairing because you almost have to think mathematically about music.

[@yumyummarbles]

its mostly due to the facts there were a lot of wars and a lot of money was spent in the arts during the 20s-50s. a lot of people were trained as singers, especially churchgoers. most blacks were catholics or christians. spending most of the time in school singing as well as church singing, thats 6 days out of 7 they spend singing!

[@honeybee7855]

@@yumyummarbles it's got nothing to with the war or money being pumped into the arts in regards to Black people. Black people were singing well before and after the war and didn't have access to a lot of the funding. You're right that Black people who grew up in church were trained to sing in the church by singing weekly or multiple times a week.

[@yumyummarbles]

@@honeybee7855 you should actually do some research. people were singing and playing music in schools too. can't have singers without a band. history is important and i suggest you do research.

[@honeybee7855]

@@yumyummarbles you're very arrogant and it's funny to me. Be blessed x

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

@@yumyummarbles most black people are Christian not catholic only in states like Louisiana you'll find a lot of black people are catholic that's because Louisiana was colonized by the French and Spanish but black folks sound different from any other black religious folks around the world because we created negro spirituals, which gave birth to all the genres we created including country, people from every ethnicity in different places around the world try and copy our soul singing but they forget one ingredient is growing up in a black church singing choirs the best singers come from a those backgrounds we have master class singers in churches.

[@Blessedbeyondmeasur88]

YOU BETTA SANG, MOTHER ELLA! This word has been inappropriately used way too often. However, there is only one way to define her: GENIUS. Now can you please do, Sarah Vaughan. Love your channel.

[@daphnehayes5986]

She had perfect pitch😍😍😍

[@islezeus]

she had relative pitch, not perfect.

[@Magnet12]

@@islezeus nonsense

[@printfogey5275]

And perfect timing!!

[@byronhrmusic1509]

@@islezeus She had perfect pitch... The band would often tune to her instead of the piano

[@nikitaconqueror9434]

Ella is a musical genius! ❤️ Her understanding of the harmonic scale is phenomenal!

[@jayc4605]

Ella is a Genius. That’s what she is…. A pure Genius in her gift. A Prodigy!!! I imagine she had to know that about herself and she really Loved what she did for a living… singing.

[@farisasmith7109]

She's one of my favorites. And she is also one of the few singers who's voice was still beautiful until her passing. I could listen to her sing the phone book!

[@geraldtyus8645]

I have often said that there are a few musical performances that ought to be played on constant rotation in the Louvre, MOMA, the Smithsonian, which showcase unparalleled genius. Ella Fitzgerald at the North Sea Jazz Festival is one of those, Diana Ross at Caesars Palace is another. Miss Ella performed under hot lights with a heavy wig for over an hour, never stopping for a break. Her voice never faltered, nor her composure. It was masterful. Thank you for bringing THE EMPRESS OF JAZZ to us in this critique, Mr. Jaron.🌹💋❤️

[@lucillegriffin9525]

I will definitely look up this performance.

[@TheLcaden79]

I’ve seen a video of Ella scatting and combining a number of lyrics from different classical songs. Absolutely brilliant and breathtaking. She’s a treasure.

[@ColdDiva]

When I listen to her rendition of “Someone to Watch Over Me”. Yea I fold like a basket of laundry every time!😭

[@intherapture]

Ms. Ella! An otherworldly voice and talent! Her voice is an instrument 🙌🏾

[@elijahpringle24]

You went for it all! She is sheer perfection. So pleased that you decided to analyze this too oft ignored (by today's listener) singer. With each analysis I fall more in love with you! BRAVO!

[@dmedwards1019]

I love these. I introduced my son to you yesterday. He's a closeted singer. I hear him walking around doing runs, humming, everything, but he is shy, which is o.k. with me. I just keep introducing him to all kinds of music and different singers. So I told him, "I want you to see this guy who breaks down how singers are using their bodies, their muscles, their mouths, etc... to make the sounds that they want." He looked at me with intrigue and said, "How do people do that? I hit play on one of your videos. I have a request for Mahalia Jackson's "Trouble of the World." I have already requested that that song be sung at my funeral.

[@liftedup1584]

The Incomparable Ella Fitzgerald, the one ever to do it best‼️ 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌹

[@stewiegriffin993]

I can't believe anyone would ever even attempt to pick apart Ella's voice, let alone REPLICATE it so beautifully. Seriously in awe, thanks so much for the analysis :)

[@lucillegriffin9525]

My favorite jazz singers were Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan and Ella. These ladies are foundational in jazz. Please do more of these ladies. They are masterclasses all by themselves.

[@irislee8711]

Simply sublime. Queen of contemporary music, in my opinion.

[@iamdvsj]

Dog...I love your breakdowns. The detail and nuances you cover....bravo

[@naomiking8038]

I’ve never heard anyone explain scatting as clearly and precisely as you! I love learning from you. I have been listening to music with brand new ears

[@geraldtyus8645]

Had to say one more thing. The description about the scatting and the technicality is the finest explanation I have heard of what's going on in the head when we sing. I haven't ventured into scatting territory, but believe I could give it a try. I thought I was the only one who cherished her gift like you do. Please consider featuring Tramaine on Right and Good and Lynette Stephen's live version of God Will Take Care of You from the Berkeley concert ending if you are moved to do it. You are sensational.❤️👏❤️

[@lencicollier6492]

Queen Ella is just... "exquisite"... Her vocals are another world... 🙏🏽

[@mattspencer5848]

I ADORE Ella.. she's been my favorite since I was a little kid... Her voice just always sounded more like an instrument to me, and she uses it as an instrument more than anyone I've ever seen. She was incredible! Great video!!

[@k.s4075]

I couldn’t click this video fast enough..Ella’s voice is unmatched in every way. Thank you for an excellent analysis.

[@frankiebowie6174]

Did you say “who can sing what she thinks”? Perfectly put. How does a person free their voice like that? Free themself? It’s a miracle.

[@mlynettepinky595]

A lot of people don't know Marylin Monroe loved Ella Fitzgerald. During Jim Crow they refused to let Ella Fitzgerald perform in a lot of places. It was bad enough Black entertainers still couldn't use the front door. They had to use the back door and couldn't stay in hotels in Vegas where they had perform. Marylin Monroe told a club she would show up every night IF, they let Ella perform and they did. Marylin Monroe was friends with Ella and said Well, Ella is my very favorite person, and I love her as a person as well as a singer, I think she's the greatest, and that's Ella Fitzgerald." Not only was Monroe a Fitzgerald fan, but she was also a friend who used her status as a Hollywood star to boost Fitzgerald's career. Their friendship would last until Monroe's untimely death. And even after Monroe had died, Fitzgerald remained grateful for the support the star had provided during her lifetime. Back in the day, celebrities used their platform to speak out against injustice, racism and bigotry. And they could have been blackballed for doing it

[@designlady1732]

Ella's my girl. Can't get enough of her. She scrambles my brain every time I hear her.

[@jenniferroofe7419]

Your analysis of the great Ella Fitzgerald is SPOT ON!!! You are the absolute best. BRAVO!

[@odeanlawrence196]

Thank you much for giving us an Ella 101 it was much appreciated! I love and always will love Ella. With Ella, you also need to concider the history of music Ella was exposed to during her very young years and the town she grew up in. This had to have an influence on her vocal style as well. As a child, she wouldn't have had too much exposure to many different styles/genres of music, so the singing she did hear meant addapting these songs to suit her own singing style. More than not, she would probably have listened to the males and their tones when singing than females, this would have most certainly heightened her creativity in ajusting or including these notes to her range. I've listened to a few Jazz artist in rehearsal and would often hear them vocalise the musical arrangements back to the musical band in order to support the exact Rythum and tempo needed to bring the melody to life: the style they used was scatting. Again Ella would've had the perfect opportunity to hear this and be influenced by this. If I'm wrong about all that please correct me and set me straight.

[@tannyb863]

Many voices doesnt give me chills but cissy houston and sarah vaughn made me shed a cry before. Their voice is really pretty to me

[@odeanlawrence196]

Me too...I was at Sarah Vaughan's very last concert, but at the time, I had no idea who she was! I was invited by a friend who discovered I loved Jazz and thought I would be the perfect person to accompany her to the performance...lucky me! We had a wonderful time!

[@andrekerr6859]

Share the same sentiment too

[@TheLcaden79]

I agree. Ella. Sarah (Gloomy! Sunday is my jam)

[@greenbyrdd8308]

Yess! Love Sarah Vaughn.Her voice was so silky and beautiful. Just effortless singing. My mom's favorite.

[@Optimism211]

My God what a stunning voice. I hope you'll one day analyze Sarah Vaughan singing "Lover Man" back in the 50's,

[@pjohn1435]

Love Ella Fitzgerald, I grow up with her and Count Basie's music and songs. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

[@blackswann9]

She emulates brass instruments while quoting other songs as she goes. Lawd have mercy! Jaron you should do her live in Berlin version of How High is the Moon! G.O.A.T.on period 8 minutes of excellence.

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Ooooooo I need to! I LOVE that performance.

[@kmariamv]

it’s amazing would love your reaction to it

[@letradavis8260]

Yes!!!!!! Ms Ella is my vocal shero. Thank you for reviewing her Gift

[@Rae_Naeee]

Ella will make you cry baby!! I’m a huge fan!!!!!

[@ashleyhw4388]

Thanks for analyzing Ella. She is my favorite singer ever! Her voice literally sounds like a jazz trumpet and her scat skills are unmatched. 🎺 I loved the video. ❤️ 🎤 🎵

[@MichaelWhitmore425]

A wonderful and enlightening analysis of my all time favorite vocalist. So proud to have been born on the same day as the great Ella Fitzgerald. Keep up the good work sir!

[@lukeemhanton2591]

On my Mt. Rushmore of female vocalists. The other three being Aretha, Whitney and Mahalia.🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@soulstrength]

I absolutely agree with you! 💯

[@coldskoolbeatz]

Excellent roster. Mahalia is one of a kind.

[@Mrs.MusicallyInclined]

Yes her texture is spicy & lowkey gritty. I loved this review and understood everything you were saying. I love music and I'm so glad I follow you! Keep it up👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@autumnstoptwo]

im choked up just listening to her 😭 the way she hits that finale?? unheard of. she’s beyond legendary in my book. and blue skies was my first high school chorus solo! i know exactly what you mean with the syllable groups, i was fighting for my life up there with the scat solo 🤣

[@Kamoblue]

Thank You so much for recognizing Ms. Ella!! Could you possibly do Sarah Vaughan next? Sarah Vaughan-Maria in particular???!

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

No. You’re not the only one that gets teary from listening to Mrs. Ella. I’m Mexican and, I had no clue why I feel overwhelmed with beautiful emotions when I hear her voice. There’s just so much beauty in it. Too much that it gets through the soul. I have no clue about singing but, I love you.

[@andreadaniel8792]

Oh, MY Goodness!!! I loved this so much! I've been wanting you to critique Ella Fitzgerald! She was a beast and a pure instrument. Have you seen the doc about her on Netflix? It's fabulous. Thank you for doing this.

[@missann1985]

Also her musical ear was……..unbelievable.

[@vernonparrish7066]

First let say that, I always enjoy your reviews. I don't think that there is anyone else that does this. Keep doing what you do sir!!!

[@PericlesEmmanuel]

I have been watching a LOT of marvelous vocal coach teachers doing their job in vocal evaluation, but, NOBODY in my humble opinion, have your super deep knowledge about vocal technique😱 I think you and the first lady of song are genius!! 😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏congratulations! Greetings, from the Brazilian Jazz singer Pericles Emmauel from Huntington Beach Cali.

[@missann1985]

Amazing vocalist. She could do anything she wanted. Her recordings of Gershwin songs are classic.

[@natalietsm_0511]

LOVE IT!!!! She was AMAZING!! Her music still warms and energizes the heart! God's grace and favor shine upon you, your family, and your brand continually in abundance 💜☦🕊🥰💖

[@desmawalker556]

Please give a listen to her singing APRIL IN PARIS, THE NEARNESS OF YOU, BEWITCHED-BOTHERED-BEWILDERED, & her singing with Louis Armstrong on LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF, and CHEEK TO CHEEK. You can't go wrong with these songs.... Ultimate Classics.

[@VoirDireMusicCWM]

You comments on scatting are very informative… thanks! 🎶👍🏾

[@stephenvinson6474]

Jaron!!! oh my ...what an absolute trip...wow.....the things you've noticed and put into words.!!! always loved her...and her towering monumental talent!!! You've created a wonderful tribute...thank you!!!

[@rabrab3]

Greatest vocalist ever!!

[@okay5045]

Please review Nancy Wilson "How Glad I Am " the black and white version or the one on stage when she is in a grand hall. When she repeats "you don't know ..." It gets to me

[@ellalena1873]

that was one hell of an analysis... you noticed everything and described it beautifully.

[@podunkcitizen2562]

When I was a kid I found an old record of my parents. It was the Count Basie Orchestra and Ella Fitzgerald. I loved that record. The band hit the notes hard, very punchy, very staccato, and Ella's voice is like crystal, clear and pure.

[@TRAVELZILLA]

she is incredible, we all know that...wow....watching this reminded me of the incredible artists there are out there for the younger generations can study, enjoy and learn from xoxoxoxoxo love videos like this!

[@psychicwoman]

I love your enthusiasm and you yourself have a beautiful voice 💯My Mother Adored Ella She owned every single one of her records💯🇺🇸🌹🌎🌍🌏

[@Coastpsych_fi99]

I have listened to this on repeat and it’s literally perfection to my ears. Perfection and musical genius ❤

[@iamc0ry]

yaaaaay! absolutely love ella! without a doubt the greatest singer to ever walk the face of the earth.

[@vaughnettemonroe283]

Do one on Sarah Vaughan voice analysis because nobody gives miss Sarah Vaughan her vocal range love enough

[@nicim3730]

The greatest voice of the 20th century

[@letoriapennington7270]

I love the way you are tickling your words for this performer who is my favorite as well Ella Fitzgerald including Duke Ellington these people are before my time and I love it I love your posts your channel thank God for you do you hear any straight from the horse's mouth me Letoria. God bless you 🙏🏼💜🌹💎

[@kaiqee]

Whenever I hear her sing, it just makes me smile. So good

[@Laidout2004]

She is one of the best EVER!!!

[@greenbyrdd8308]

You've done it again Jeron! It was a joy to watch and listen to your analysis of the legendary Ms. Fitzgerald. Absolutely loving this channel!!😊

[@aliciabrewer3710]

Love Love Ms Ella my dad adored her we listened to all her albums growing up❤️

[@geoffreyselvage1673]

I agree. Patti Austin said it took her 1.5 years to finish her "Ella" tribute album because she wanted the scatting to be a perfect replication of Ms. Fitzgerald.

[@VampieNotTrampy]

Maybe the best voice, period!

[@donald1379]

thank you for this reaction Ella is one of the best

[@texasgirlmomx2342]

Her and Lena Horne were my late grandmother's favorite singers. This ❤ brought me soooo much join. Thank you Mr. J. THEEEE ELLA FITZGERALD!

[@LvMyTweety]

It does not get betta than Ella! Love your thoughtful and expert anslyses for my non-singer status. This one is icing on the best cake ever!

[@thereseoliver6344]

ELLAAAAAAA!!! One word comes to mind when she sings #SAUCY

[@Arbed225]

One of my favorite voices too! I'd love to hear your analysis of Ms. Ella singing "How High the Moon". My favorite song by Ms. Ella!

[@tokiphd]

Jazz royalty! Thanks for giving this legend space on your channel!

[@truedatdatdatdat]

*SWEAR TO GOD! I 100% BEEN SAYING WHAT YOU JUST SAID about scatting being TOP TIER & harder than runs! now THAT is a class of its own.. its MUSIC to the CORE... its equivalent to us catching the Holy Ghost in church & speaking in tongue's, what scatting is when on stage singing with music. it comes FROM a place in your soul. SUBSCRIBED! ive been a closet watcher of yours as of lately.. im greedy as fuck with my subscriptions lol but I gave you one! I LOVE hearing your take & thoughts... it really helps strengthen my artistry & singing just hearing you! thank you*

[@karenemerson4603]

Oh My Goodness. Absolutely Fabulous. I would.listen to Blue Skies, and then follow it up with the inspiring song Vanessa Williams 'Ellemental' which was dedicates to the Great Ella Fitzgerald. Showing how.much of s fan she is to her Amazing talent. Thank You so much.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lylockdelyse1080]

Enjoyed that analysis. If you get a chance , the Tribute to Patti LaBelle - Fantasia Barrino sings " Lady Marmalade" I feel bad for whoever had to perform after her. Fantasia tore that song up !!!

[@missann1985]

Billie and Ella were top tier jazz vocalists fro me. I also love Betty Carter, Carmen McCrae and Rosemary Clooney.

[@MC-fm9lt]

Ella’s voice has so many layers & her technique is perfect 🤩!!! I would love ❤️ to see you cover Rachelle Ferrell as she is a vocal beast and there is NOT one singer that can light a flame 🔥 to her vocal acrobatic range and technique in my opinion!!!

[@yomcrae6174]

He has done her. Look through his posts

[@MC-fm9lt]

@@yomcrae6174 thank you very much and I’m looking now! I got a chance to see her live and it changed me!!!

[@yomcrae6174]

@@MC-fm9lt she's definitely a one of a kind performer. I've wondered what her live show would be like. For you to say it changed you. Woww!

[@iammslala7017]

I love Ella!!!!!

[@d.j.calloway9339]

Awesome. One of my favorite renditions by her. I would love to know what you think about her, Sarah, and Pearl Bailey when they sang together as a trio. Also, Nancy Wilson and Al Jarreau’s tribute where they sing a tisket a tasket.

[@gmst236]

This was soooo awesome! The First Lady of Song, Ms. Ella🎼🎶🎙🎹👑 Brother Jaron, you did a beautiful job, Thank you💖

[@chrisv.h.2307]

Amazing!!! Thank you for sharing this one with such love and deep respect!

[@user-sqeezymarmite]

My mom grew up 50s 60s and absolutley had all her records.she seen her live.got her autograph.i grew up listening to ella.

[@kajuanfitzjerald3348]

Yessssssssssssssss God given talent periodt

[@vmaultsby]

I use to play jazz music before bed when I was younger and Ella was the 1st on my list.

[@nicoleduckery4067]

That was incredible!!

[@blaqgurl]

I love your analysises!

[@jupiterrain8563]

Oh boy! I was WAITING for this one. THANK YOUUUUU!!!! ❤️

[@faithnelson5383]

The Holy Grail of Scat! Thank you.

[@melodope]

Love this! Ella is unmatched. I’d love to hear you analyze Jazzmeia Horn. Her scat solos are out of this world.

[@ajahildreth]

I just Love Her!!!! 💜💜💜💜

[@coulstyle]

Man I loved that you described it just like I remember it being taught. It’s about imitating an instrument and some syllables make sense if you the instrument in mind, sax, a trumpet, a flute, and a bass will all need different syllables. My jazz professor would def stop the music for vocalist that would start running instead of scatting during a jazz practice. Learning and sometimes transcribing instrumentalists’ solos was/is a big thing to further push that scatting is about imitating an instrument.

[@cmessett11]

Pertaining to the scatting - it sounds like you're saying each person has their own scatting "language". Pertaining to Ella - i believe she set the standard for the sound of her era; the vocal style we associate w/that era was completely shaped by her sound w/o giving a black artist credit for it during that time. I remember seeing her on an awards show years ago shortly before she passed. Someone literally had to walk her out to the mike...but when she got there she sounded just as clear as she did in her youth. She's my proof that the voice does NOT have to "age out" if taken care of. Love you, Jaron!

[@nholmes0819]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!!!!!

[@mjbfan791]

I adore Ella ❤️ That love affair started in my late 20s. An it ain’t going nowhere. Thanks for this video brother 👌🏽