Ella Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song," was an American jazz vocalist renowned for her pure tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. Born on April 25, 1917, in Newport News, Virginia, Fitzgerald rose to fame after winning a talent contest at Harlem's Apollo Theater in 1934. She became the lead singer for the Chick Webb Orchest
... MeerElla Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song," was an American jazz vocalist renowned for her pure tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. Born on April 25, 1917, in Newport News, Virginia, Fitzgerald rose to fame after winning a talent contest at Harlem's Apollo Theater in 1934. She became the lead singer for the Chick Webb Orchestra and gained critical acclaim with her hit "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" in 1938. After Webb's death, she led the band before embarking on a solo career.
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