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Ella Fitzgerald

  • 79 years old
  • Female
  • Born Apr 25, 1917
  • Died Jun 15, 1996
  • United States
Lady Ella - the First Lady of Song
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about Ella

is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th Century.

With a vocal range spanning three octaves, she was noted for her purity of tone, near faultless phrasing and intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. She is widely considered to have been one of the supreme interpreters of the Great American Songbook.

Over a recording career that lasted fifty-seven years, she was the winner of thirteen Grammy Awards, and was awarded the National Medal of Art by Ronald Reagan and the Presidential Medal of Freedom by George H. W. Bush.

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Jessica Backster

Jessica Backster Feb 08, 2012

Ella, you are my inspiration. Whenever i was felling sad i would listen to your music. It made my day.Thank you for your music,your love,and your jazz . You and your music will live on.

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STEPHANIE Nov 05, 2009

SHE WAS REALLY FAMOUS AND EVERYBODY LIKED HER MUSIC

Brendan Wellings Feb 28, 2007

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Karol Webster Dec 27, 2006

You will be missed and praise the Lord your music will live on, God bless your family..

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