Singer, Ella Fitzgerald in Dublin to perform at the Adelphi Cinema spoke to RTÉ reporter Kevin O'Kelly.

Ella Fitzgerald talks about the growing popularity of jazz, singing show tunes and pop songs. She is startled when an RTÉ radio reporter, Seán Mac Réamoinn, asks her a question.

Ella Fitzgerald explains how she began singing and answers questions about her Irish name and remembers singing for President Kennedy.

A report from RTÉ News on Ella Fitzgerald's visit to Dublin. Broadcast 13 April 1964.

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