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Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM)

| July 11, 1997 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: David Steinberg Journal Staff Writer

Griffin includes Ella Fitzgerald's favorite ballads

To the world Ella Fitzgerald was the First Lady of Jazz.

To Joan Griffin, Ella was an idol who could really swing.

"When I first started learning about jazz and experimenting with singing jazz, I listened to Ella's records. They really helped me to understand jazz vocalese," said Griffin, a veteran Albuquerque singer.

"Ella is close to my heart."

When Fitzgerald died last year, Griffin thought about honoring her in some humble way and about acknowledging her contributions to music.

Griffin will do a musical tribute to…

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