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Born: Newport News, VA, 1917

Years Active: 1942-1996

Influenced by: Leo Watson, Connee Boswell, Annette Hanshaw, Maxine Sullivan

Genre: World & Reggae

Biography: "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was arguably the finest female jazz singer of all time (although some may vote for ...

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