Ella Fitzgerald


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Born: April 25, 1917 in Newport News, VA
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: June 15, 1996 in Beverly Hills, CA
Genre: Vocal

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"The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was arguably the finest female jazz singer of all time (although some may vote for Sarah Vaughan or Billie Holiday). Blessed with a beautiful voice and a wide range, Fitzgerald could outswing anyone, was a brilliant scat singer, and had near-perfect elocution; one could always understand the words she sang.... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
Live from Roseland Ball
Lady in Concert
Hey, Jude
Fitzgerald/Ellington
Ah, Wilderness
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Filmography:
2007 Norman Granz Presents: Duke - The Last Jam Session
1999 Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For
1995 Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
1995 Oscar Peterson: The Life of a Legend
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Influenced By:
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the angel that made god listen up
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