Ella Fitzgerald
25 April 1917 – 15 June 1996
Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer known as the "First Lady of Song" for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, and virtuoso scat singing. She won thirteen Grammy Awards and sold tens of millions of records over a career spanning nearly six decades.
Lived at the same time
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Life events
Ella Jane Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Virginia.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFitzgerald won a famous amateur talent contest at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, launching her career.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFitzgerald began singing with drummer Chick Webb's band, becoming its star vocalist.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHer hit recording of "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" became a national sensation and established her as a star.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFitzgerald joined Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic tours, and he became her manager.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFor Verve Records she recorded her acclaimed songbook albums devoted to Cole Porter, Gershwin, Ellington, and others.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFitzgerald won the first Grammy Awards given to a Black woman, for her Porter and Ellington songbook recordings.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFitzgerald received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Ronald Reagan.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFitzgerald died at her home in Beverly Hills after years of failing health related to diabetes.
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