Ella Fitzgerald
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Biography
Ella Jane Fitzgerald was an American jazz vocalist, songwriter and composer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.
"I'm very shy, and I shy away from people. But the moment I hit the stage, it's a different feeling I get nerve from somewhere; maybe it's because it's something I love to do."
"It isn't where you come from, it's where you're going that counts."
"The only thing better than singing is more singing."
"Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration I don't think you can go wrong."