Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer known as the "First Lady of Song," the "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella." She was praised for her tone purity, flawless diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and "horn-like" improvisational skills, notably in scat singing.

Ella Fitzgerald, dubbed "The First Lady of Song," is known not just for her entertainment value but also for her vocal prowess. Professionals admired her scat singing diction, purity of tone, intonation, timing, phrasing, and improvisation. 14 Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom are among her most distinguished honors. Her musical career began with the Chick Webb Orchestra, flourished with her renowned solo career, and reached a pinnacle when she began appearing as a guest on daytime and evening TV shows and in films. When she began cooperating with other vocal greats, she cemented her place as one of the finest vocalists of all time.