Ella Fitzgerald

1917–1996 (age 79)

jazz singer

Biography

Ella Fitzgerald reigned as the First Lady of Song, her crystalline voice and effortless swing bridging the worlds of jazz, pop, and big band to touch hearts across generations.

She dedicated herself to excellence, inspiring countless singers and musicians with her improvisational gifts and her graceful humility on stage and off.

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