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Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Acting
25 Apr 1917
15 Jun 1996
Newport News, Virginia, USA

Biography

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.

Also Known As

Ella Jane Fitzgerald

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