Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz vocalist, songwriter, and composer active from 1917 to 1996. Renowned as one of the most influential singers in jazz history, she earned recognition for her pure tone, precise articulation, and masterful phrasing. Her improvisational skill, especially in scat singing, demonstrated a musicality often compared to instrumental prowess. Spanning decades, her career encompassed swing, big band, ballads, and vocal jazz, establishing her as a defining voice of American popular music and earning her lasting titles including "First Lady of Song" and "Queen of Jazz."
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