Ella can work nightclubs that Duke might not be able to work, because of having the big band. Where they go now is strictly a matter of their own names and talents.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Now when I say Sophie Ellis-Bextor I feel that's not really me because that's become this entity from doing the gigs and the shows and the make-up contracts and whatever else.
Many jazz artists go to L.A. seeking a more comfortable life and then they really stop playing.
I have seen great jazz musicians die obscure and drinking themselves to death and not really being able to get any work and working in small, funky jazz clubs.
One of my biggest musical influences is definitely Ella Fitzgerald as a vocalist.
No one in the world can beat Ella Fitzgerald as a riff singer.
Ideally, musicians belong outside the Establishment. When they cross that line, it's like something in them has died.
I don't think I set out to have a career in female groups, but it's just kind of happened, and by nature of having worked with my sister - growing up with a sister who also plays, and being in communication with other female musicians.
I also met, early on Ella Fitzgerald. Her songbooks are some of the most amazing bodies of work.
Good bands won't get famous anymore unless they get really lucky.
We're in the dark ages if J-Lo can have a music career because of her ass. And let's face it, that's it.