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#OTD Ella Fitzgerald (Apr 25, 1917 – Jun 15, 1996). AKA “First Lady of Song”, singer noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation & "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.
#History #Jazz
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#OTD Ella Fitzgerald (Apr 25, 1917 – Jun 15, 1996). AKA “First Lady of Song”, singer noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation & "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.

Ella…🎤🎧
#History #Jazz
#OTD Ella Fitzgerald (Apr 25, 1917 – Jun 15, 1996). AKA “First Lady of Song”, singer noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation & "horn-like" improvisational ability particularly in her scat singing.

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#OTD Ella Fitzgerald (Apr 25, 1917 – Jun 15, 1996). AKA “First Lady of Song”, singer noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation & "horn-like" improvisational ability particularly in her scat singing.

Ella and The Duke…🎤🎹
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