Ella Fitzgerald

Jazz singer and Grammy winner

Ella Fitzgerald - Jazz singer and Grammy winner
Born

April 25th, 1917
108 years ago

Died

June 15th, 1996
29 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1917, a prominent jazz singer emerged, recognized for exceptional vocal skills and improvisational ability. Achievements included collaborations with notable musicians such as Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Fitzgerald's discography features iconic albums like 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook' and 'Ella and Louis'. Through a prolific career, she received numerous accolades, including 14 Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Songs like 'Summertime' and 'Dream a Little Dream of Me'

Winning 14 Grammy Awards

Performing at major venues including the Apollo Theater and Carnegie Hall

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