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Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing .
May 4, 2021 · Ella Fitzgerald, known as the “First Lady of Song” and “Lady Ella,” was an immensely popular jazz vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook.
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Dubbed “The First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums.
Jun 11, 2024 · Ella Fitzgerald (born April 25, 1917, Newport News, Virginia, U.S.—died June 15, 1996, Beverly Hills, California) was an American jazz singer who became world famous for the wide range and rare sweetness of her voice.
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- Ella Fitzgerald’s first hit was “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” (1938). Her many subsequent recordings showcased the wide range and sweetness of her voice and...
- American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was best known for the wide range and rare sweetness of her voice, which was complemented by her mastery of rh...
- Ella Fitzgerald won 14 Grammy Awards during her singing career, including one for lifetime achievement. She also received a Kennedy Center Honor fo...
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- Enjoy the summer weather with Ella’s unforgettable rendition of “Summertime” ☀️ #ellafitzgerald4.8K views
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- Ella performs “You’d Better Love Me” live on the Ed Sullivan Show 🌟 #edsullivanshow7.5K views
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- Ella performing at the 1977 Montreaux Jazz Festival with the Tommy Flanagan Trio. #festival #shorts4.8K views
- Ella performs “Open Your Window” on the Ed Sullivan show on November 23, 1969.2.9K views
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Dubbed “The First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. Her voice was flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and ageless.
By Ashley Angelucci. Ella Fitzgerald, known as “The First Lady of Song,” was a revolutionary American jazz singer who performed all over the world. Her signature style included her iconic vocal range, clear tone and ability to improvise with her hallmark scat singing.