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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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Jun 20, 2010 · Ella Fitzgerald & the Tee Carson trio - Summertime (from Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin). Tee Carson, piano; Keter Betts, bass; Joe Harris, drums. The first lady of song in Berlin, 1968 ...
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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.
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- 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 #shorts4.9K views
- Ella performs “Open Your Window” on the Ed Sullivan show on November 23, 1969.2.9K views
- Ella performs “Air Mail Special” live in 1961 with Oscar Peterson. 💌 #ellafitzgerald #livejazz2.4K views
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.
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. She became an international legend during a career that spanned some six decades.