By Cristina Schreil Call it the ultimate birthday gift. Astute listeners might have noticed that Regina Carter is a big Ella Fitzgerald fan. The First Lady of Song’s classics are sprinkled throughout Carter’s repertoire. For example, she performed “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” on an album dedicated to her mother, who sang Fitzgerald’s songs to Carter growing up. … Continue reading Jazz Violinist Regina Carter Releases a Tribute Album to Her Idol Ella Fitzgerald