Artist Bio:
Ella Fitzgerald, born on April 25, 1917, in Newport News, Virginia, was an American jazz singer often referred to as the "First Lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz." She had a career that spanned over six decades, during which she recorded over 200 albums and around 2,000 songs. Fitzgerald was known for her pure tone, impeccable diction, and impressive vocal range, which allowed her to effortlessly shift between styles such as swing, bebop, and scat singing.
Fitzgerald was the first African American woman to win a Grammy Award in 1958 and went on to win a total of 13 Grammys throughout her career. She also received numerous other awards and accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992. Fitzgerald's influence on the jazz genre and popular music, in general, is immeasurable, and her recordings continue to be celebrated and enjoyed by audiences worldwide. She passed away on June 15, 1996, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the greatest jazz singers of all time.
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