acrylic on canvas paper, 12" x 12"
This portrait of Ella Fitzgerald is the last in a series of four portraits of Black American singers who served as early inspirations to me as a singer. Ella was often referred to as the Queen of Jazz for her supple, horn-like voice, impeccable diction, and awesome improvisational chops. Among many others, I just love her swinging version of one of my all-time favorites, "No Moon at All."
