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Ella FitzgeraldElla Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald American jazz singer (1917–1996) Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American singer, songwriter and composer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, absolute pitch, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. Quick facts Born, Died ... Ella Fitzgerald Fitzgerald in 1940 Born Ella Jane Fitzgerald (1917-04-25)April 25, 1917 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. Died June 15, 1996(1996-06-15) (aged 79) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. Burial place Inglewood Park Cemetery Occupations Singer songwriter composer bandleader Spouses Benny Kornegay (m. 1941; ann. 1942) Ray Brown (m.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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