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Edited by Maximillien de Lafayette and published by the Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists, this 398-page Volume III of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment was released in February 2007.   The reference book devotes more than two-and-a-half pages of text to Jill's many reviews and biography and also includes the largest single picture, nearly a full page, of any artist profiled in the volume.  Jill is cited in several entertainment categories and is chosen for the editor's Life Achievement Award.  Click here to learn more about this publication and read several reviews.

 

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A new book in the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing was released on December 18, 2006.  In this profusely illustrated volume author Kristin Baggelaar carefully chronicles the long history of New York's premier nightclub in her book The Copacabana.  In August 1958, Jill became one of the youngest performers ever to headline there, and her picture in the actual gown she wore on opening night is included in the book.  The page on which Jill appears is reproduced below with the permission of the author and the publishers. The Copacabana can be ordered from your local book store or directly from Arcadia Publishing.  Click here to go to the publisher's website and read more.

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this is still                                            On his way back to Hollywood for daughter Nancy's high school graduation in June 1958, Frank Sinatra stopped to see Ella Fitzgerald, who was making her second appearance at the Copacabana.  Weary from encores brought on by an exuberant prom crowd, she looked over to Sinatra, who strode onto the floor and joined her in a chorus of "Moonlight in Vermont," followed onstage by Vic Damone, then Johnny Mathis.  (Courtesy of the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.)      110

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