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Ella Fitzgerald

Bio: Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, 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

Born: Wed, Apr 25 1917

Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, USA

Death: Sat, Jun 15 1996

Ella Fitzgerald is 79 years old

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Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Mar 30 2024

They All Came Out to Montreux

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in They All Came Out to Montreux

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jun 16 2023

Rat Pack

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Rat Pack

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Jan 11 2022

The Apollo

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in The Apollo

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Apr 24 2019

Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Feb 12 2019

JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

as 'Self'.

Tue, May 23 2017

Pure Love: The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Pure Love: The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Feb 19 2017

Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Dec 02 2014

Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

as 'Self'.

Sat, May 24 2014

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again

as 'Self'.

Mon, May 13 2013

Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, May 10 2013

Music According to Tom Jobim

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Music According to Tom Jobim

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, May 20 2012

…Sings Musicals

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in …Sings Musicals

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Jan 15 2012

Ella Fitzgerald: Best of the BBC Vaults

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Ella Fitzgerald: Best of the BBC Vaults

as 'Self'.

Thu, Oct 21 2010

Life Is Bearable at Times...

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Life Is Bearable at Times...

Sun, Feb 28 2010

Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Dec 06 2006

Jazz Icons Ella Fitzgerald Live in 57 & 63

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Jazz Icons Ella Fitzgerald Live in 57 & 63

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jun 07 2006

Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

Sat, Jan 01 2005

The Legendary Nat King Cole

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in The Legendary Nat King Cole

as 'Self'.

Tue, Oct 05 2004

Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Duets In Hanover

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Duets In Hanover

Wed, Aug 04 2004

Improvisation

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Improvisation

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 01 2004

It's Black Entertainment

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in It's Black Entertainment

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Feb 08 2002

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Ella Fitzgerald was

77 in Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 01 1995

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

Ella Fitzgerald was

72 in Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

as 'Self'.

Sun, Feb 04 1990

The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

Ella Fitzgerald was

71 in The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 01 1989

Ella Fitzgerald - Live At The North Sea Jazz Festival

Ella Fitzgerald was

62 in Ella Fitzgerald - Live At The North Sea Jazz Festival

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jul 13 1979

Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"

Ella Fitzgerald was

61 in Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"

as 'Self (Vocals)'.

Mon, Jan 01 1979

Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 1975

Ella Fitzgerald was

58 in Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 1975

as 'Self - vocals'.

Thu, Jul 17 1975

Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show

Ella Fitzgerald was

57 in Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show

as 'Self (archive material)'.

Sat, May 04 1974

Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scotts

Ella Fitzgerald was

57 in Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scotts

as 'Self (Archive Material)'.

Sun, Apr 28 1974

Ella Fitzgerald: Live in Cologne

Ella Fitzgerald was

56 in Ella Fitzgerald: Live in Cologne

as 'Self - Vocals'.

Tue, Apr 09 1974

Andělé pro lady F...

Ella Fitzgerald was

53 in Andělé pro lady F...

as 'Self'.

Sun, May 17 1970

Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux 1969

Ella Fitzgerald was

52 in Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux 1969

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jun 22 1969

Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim

Ella Fitzgerald was

50 in Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim

as 'Singer (Guest Performer)'.

Mon, Nov 13 1967

Ella Fitzgerald Swings

Ella Fitzgerald was

48 in Ella Fitzgerald Swings

as 'Self (archive material)'.

Thu, Nov 25 1965

Ella Fitzgerald Sings

Ella Fitzgerald was

48 in Ella Fitzgerald Sings

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, May 08 1965

Ella

Ella Fitzgerald was

46 in Ella

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 22 1964

Ella Fitzgerald à l'Olympia

Ella Fitzgerald was

46 in Ella Fitzgerald à l'Olympia

as 'Self'.

Sat, Aug 31 1963

President Kennedy's Birthday Salute

Ella Fitzgerald was

45 in President Kennedy's Birthday Salute

as 'Self'.

Sat, May 19 1962

Ella Fitzgerald Live in Australia

Ella Fitzgerald was

43 in Ella Fitzgerald Live in Australia

as 'Self - Vocalist'.

Sun, Dec 04 1960

Let No Man Write My Epitaph

Ella Fitzgerald was

43 in Let No Man Write My Epitaph

as 'Flora'.

Thu, Nov 10 1960

St. Louis Blues

Ella Fitzgerald was

40 in St. Louis Blues

as 'Singer'.

Mon, Apr 07 1958

Pete Kelly's Blues

Ella Fitzgerald was

38 in Pete Kelly's Blues

as 'Maggie Jackson'.

Sun, Jul 31 1955

Improvisation

Ella Fitzgerald was

33 in Improvisation

as 'Self'.

Mon, Dec 11 1950

Ride 'Em Cowboy

Ella Fitzgerald was

24 in Ride 'Em Cowboy

as 'Ruby'.

Fri, Feb 13 1942

Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

Ella Fitzgerald will be

79+ in Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

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Legends

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than

79 in Legends

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006

The Kennedy Center Honors

Ella Fitzgerald was

61+ in The Kennedy Center Honors

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

The White Shadow

Ella Fitzgerald was

61+ in The White Shadow

as 'Maxine Jefferies'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978

Previn and the Pittsburgh

Ella Fitzgerald was

59+ in Previn and the Pittsburgh

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 1977

Dinah!

Ella Fitzgerald was

57+ in Dinah!

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

Le Grand Échiquier

Ella Fitzgerald was

54+ in Le Grand Échiquier

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1972

The Pearl Bailey Show

Ella Fitzgerald was

53+ in The Pearl Bailey Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1971

The Flip Wilson Show

Ella Fitzgerald was

53+ in The Flip Wilson Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

Das Sonntagskonzert

Ella Fitzgerald was

52+ in Das Sonntagskonzert

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 26 1969

Night-Club

Ella Fitzgerald was

51+ in Night-Club

as 'self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1968

The Carol Burnett Show

Ella Fitzgerald was

50+ in The Carol Burnett Show

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

Die Drehscheibe

Ella Fitzgerald was

46+ in Die Drehscheibe

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1964

The Hollywood Palace

Ella Fitzgerald was

46+ in The Hollywood Palace

as 'Self - Singer'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

The Danny Kaye Show

Ella Fitzgerald was

46+ in The Danny Kaye Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963

The Mike Douglas Show

Ella Fitzgerald was

44+ in The Mike Douglas Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Grammy Awards

Ella Fitzgerald was

42+ in The Grammy Awards

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1959

Playboy's Penthouse

Ella Fitzgerald was

42+ in Playboy's Penthouse

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 24 1959

The Bell Telephone Hour

Ella Fitzgerald was

41+ in The Bell Telephone Hour

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Ella Fitzgerald was

39+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Ella Fitzgerald was

33+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950

What's My Line?

Ella Fitzgerald was

32+ in What's My Line?

as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

Ella Fitzgerald was

31+ in The Ed Sullivan Show

as 'Self - Singer'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Bambi Awards

Ella Fitzgerald was

30+ in Bambi Awards

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948