Black History: The Ella Fitzgerald Story

This dynamic Powerpoint with presenter/teachers notes! and embedded videos, tells the inspiring story of Jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. Her rags to riches story from the poor streets in Harlem 1930's to becoming the Fist Lady of Song and the Queen of swing. By telling Ella's dramatic and vibrant story, this Powerpoint illustrates the HARLEM RENAISSANCE, BLACK HISTORY and African American culture.

There are 43 colorful slides, with black background and white text.

There are 11 videos of Ella performing solos and duets with slides of the Harlem Renaissance

There are 4 audio recordings

There are 2 sings along videos

There are teachers/presenters notes

Other Jazz performers and Jazz history include:

• The Lindy Hop
• The Charleston
• The Boswell Sisters
• Louis Armstrong
• Apollo Theater
• Harlem, New York City
• Chick Webb
• Savoy Ballroom
• Abbott and Costello
• Dizzy Gillespie
• Marilyn Monroe
• The Beatles
• Sir George Martin
• The Delta Rhythm Boys
• Nat King Cole
• Frank Sinatra
• Mel Torme

Slides have video embedded to play with one click!

Teacher notes are included in Powerpoint