Discover how Ella Fitzgerald and Verve Records reshaped jazz history -- elevating the album format, breaking racial barriers, and creating the iconic “Songbook” format that redefined American popular music. Narrated by Tarriona "Tank" Ball. Subscribe and ring the bell to never miss an update: http://ellafitzgerald.lnk.to/YTsubscribe Follow Ella: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EllaFitzgerald Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstladyofsong/ X: https://twitter.com/EllaFitzgerald Stream Ella: Apple Music: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/EssentialsID Spotify: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/BestOfID Amazon Music https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/BestOfAmazonID Tidal: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/EssentialsTidalID Deezer: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/100SongsDeezerID YouTube Music: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/100SongsYTID Video credits: Director: Hilary Buchanan Producer: Josie Bowlin Production Coordinator: Caroline Thompson Lead Design: Mary Liza Hall Additional Design: Liz Anderson, Ash Thomas Animation: Ryan Gargac Production: Pixel Park Narration: Tarriona "Tank" Ball Video Commissioners: Steven Gottlieb, Kate Manning Executive Producers: Clay Mallory, Liz Hart #EllaFitzgerald #FirstLadyOfSong #VerveForTheRecord