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Musical artist. 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 ...
Apr 29, 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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- Why is Ella Fitzgerald famous?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...
- What was Ella Fitzgerald best known for?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...
- What awards did Ella Fitzgerald win?Ella Fitzgerald won 14 Grammy Awards during her singing career, including one for lifetime achievement. She also received a Kennedy Center Honor fo...
May 4, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Ella Fitzgerald, the legendary American jazz vocalist who interpreted the Great American Songbook and won 13 Grammys. Discover how she overcame a troubled childhood, became a star singer and a Grammy winner.
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Learn about the life and career of Ella Fitzgerald, the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. From her humble beginnings in Newport News, Va., to her worldwide fame and success, discover how she overcame challenges, worked with jazz greats, and sang sultry ballads, sweet jazz and scat.
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- Ella Fitzgerald and Andy Williams perform a duet of “Without A Song” in 1966✨ #ellafitzgerald1.7K Views
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- Ella Fitzgerald performs “Give Me The Simple Life” live in Australia, 1960. 🎼 #ellafitzgerald1.3K Views
- Ella performing “Hard Hearted Hannah” on NBC’s ‘Swing into Spring” TV Special 🌸 #shorts #jazz1.5K Views
- Ella performs “Some Other Spring” live with the Count Basie Orchestra. #ellafitzgerald #spring2K Views
- “Sunshine of Your Love” Live at Montreaux Jazz Festival in 1969. ☀️ #ellafitzgerald #jazz #shorts3.7K Views
- Celebrate spring with Ella’s rendition of “April in Paris” ✨ #ellafitzgerald #april #spring #shorts4.6K Views
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Learn about the life and legacy of Ella Fitzgerald, a gifted American jazz artist with a warm and lovely voice, rhythmic sense, versatility, and scat singing. Explore objects at the Smithsonian related to her, such as her papers, awards, clothing, and portraits.
Apr 25, 2017 · Ella Fitzgerald, who would have turned 100 Tuesday, was one of the most beloved and versatile singers of the 20th century. In a career that spanned six decades, Fitzgerald recorded hundreds of...
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