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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 · Learn about the life and career of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most popular and influential jazz vocalists of all time. From her troubled childhood to her Grammy-winning achievements, discover how she became the "First Lady of Song" and a scat singing legend.
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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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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.
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.
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Enjoy the summer weather with Ella’s unforgettable rendition of “Summertime” ☀️ #ellafitzgerald3.7K views- Ella and Toni Tennille are a vocal match made in heaven! ❤️ #ellafitzgerald #tonitennille3.6K views
- Ella performs “You’d Better Love Me” live on the Ed Sullivan Show 🌟 #edsullivanshow7K views
- Ella performs “Get Ready” live in Italy, 1970. #ellafitzgerald #shorts5.6K views
- Gearing up for summer with “It’s A Lovely Day” 🏖️☀️ #ellafitzgerald #itsalovelyday1.2K views
- Ella performing at the 1977 Montreaux Jazz Festival with the Tommy Flanagan Trio. #festival #shorts4.6K views
- Ella performs “Open Your Window” on the Ed Sullivan show on November 23, 1969.2.7K views
- Ella performs “Air Mail Special” live in 1961 with Oscar Peterson. 💌 #ellafitzgerald #livejazz2.1K views
- Enjoy the beautiful springtime weather with “It’s A Lovely Day” 💐🌸 #itsalovelyday #ellafitzgerald1.2K views
- Ella on the Ed Sullivan show is always a treat! 😍 #edsullivan #ellafitzgerald #jazz2.8K views
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.
