ELLA FITZGERALD (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) - the greatest female interpreter of the American songbook, a unique vocalist combining scat and jazz, with enduring influence. “Recognized worldwide as “The First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald is arguably the finest female jazz vocalist of all time,” wrote Matt Collar for AllMusic. Blessed with a highly resonant voice, wide range, and near-perfect elocution, Fitzgerald also possessed a deft sense of swing, and with her brilliant scat technique,

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