What is Ella Fitzgerald known for?

Ella Fitzgerald is known for having a remarkable three-octave range. Did You Know? Ella Fitzgerald became the first African-American woman to win a Grammy Award in 1958. Did You Know? Ella Fitzgerald recorded more than 200 albums throughout her extensive career. read more

Ella Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook. Ella Fitzgerald Biography Born in 1917, Ella Fitzgerald turned to singing after a troubled childhood and debuted at the Apollo Theater in 1934. read more

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book, released in 1956, was the first of eight Song Book sets Fitzgerald would record for Verve at irregular intervals from 1956 to 1964. The composers and lyricists spotlighted on each set, taken together, represent the greatest part of the cultural canon known as the Great American Songbook. read more

Ella Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook. Following a troubled childhood, Ella Fitzgerald turned to singing and debuted at the Apollo Theater in 1934. read more