... and touring with the orchestra from 1935 and eventually took over as band leader in 1939. Although Ella had obtained this status so early in her career, her enthusiasm to learn and form business relationships never ceased. Ella was a professional and was very good at what she did - not only because of her rare talent but for her mature attitude at such a young age. Many black female jazz vocalists of Ella's era found themselves caught up in the industry. Many of these artists became driven by money, sex and drugs and died at a young age, like the late Billie Holiday. Ella remained different from this crowd and as a result her public and fellow musicians respected her. Her popularity only continued to increase as she sang around the world. Ella's voice had a sweetness to it that was rarely accompanied by such a wide range as ...

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