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

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

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

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."

She had perfect pitch😍😍😍

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.🌹💋❤️

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

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.

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!

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

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.

Also her musical ear was……..unbelievable.

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

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 :)

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.❤️👏❤️

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.

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

Greatest vocalist ever!!

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

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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

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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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

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

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

The greatest voice of the 20th century

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 🤣

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.

Maybe the best voice, period!

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.

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

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. ❤️ 🎤 🎵

That was incredible!!

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 💜☦🕊🥰💖

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.

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!!!

thank you for this reaction Ella is one of the best

The Holy Grail of Scat! Thank you.

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!

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!!!

Yessssssssssssssss God given talent periodt

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 🙏🏼💜🌹💎

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

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!

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

*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*

I just Love Her!!!! 💜💜💜💜

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.

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.

Ella is THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, and nothing but THE TRUTH!

Amazing I cant even type fast enough to say what I want

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

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.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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

She's a joy to hear.

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

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!

I love Ella!!!!!

I saw her sing Old MacDonald one time and I knew then that she couldn't be beat.

Ella is My Girl and I’m her Boy ! ❤❤❤TOP Notch Totality of Possibility!

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!

Telling u Ella Fitzgerald is my jazz motha! I learned scarring by studying her music. Love her so!!!

I ❤️ your analyses! Always, you're SO interesting!!!

I love your analysises!

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

The Greatest Singer of all time in my opinion 💜 Can you maybe do Jazmine Sullivan "Round Midnight", She scats like nobody's business.

I wish I could subscribe to you 100,000 times. Fantastic channel!

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 !!!

I clicked like👍 as soon as I saw Ella's name in your title!🤩💞🎶🎉🤸‍♀️🎉👏👏🥳💞🎶

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

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!!!

HEYY THANKS SO MUCH. THAT SATTING IS AMAZING. LOVE THIS REVIEW.

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

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

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

I WAS WAITING FOR SOMEBODY TO FIND THIS MASTERPEICE

You’re a G for this video sir.