Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996). Trio of Early Publicity Photographs.
Trio of attractive early Bruno of Hollywood Gale Agency publicity portraits of the jazz icon, ca. 1940. These from the singer's own archives, acquired from her son Ray Brown Jr. One of them with the start of an inscription in Ella's hand, partially rubbed, otherwise fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Ella Fitzgerald's career was managed by Moe Gale, co-founder of the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, from the beginning of her career until she transitioned to Norman Granz in the mid-1950s.
Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996). Trio of Early Publicity Photographs.
Trio of attractive early Bruno of Hollywood Gale Agency publicity portraits of the jazz icon, ca. 1940. These from the singer's own archives, acquired from her son Ray Brown Jr. One of them with the start of an inscription in Ella's hand, partially rubbed, otherwise fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Ella Fitzgerald's career was managed by Moe Gale, co-founder of the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, from the beginning of her career until she transitioned to Norman Granz in the mid-1950s.