Ella Fitzgerald

Named the “First Lady of Song” and the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald was and is one of the most widely known jazz singers in American history. From singing on the streets of Harlem for ends meet to having 25 top charting songs, her struggles, successes, and life story has inspired many other jazz artists around the globe. Fitzgerald first gained popularity in the late 1930s with her scatting and other vocal talents. Although her popularity peaked in the Harlem renaissance, her music still has an impact to this day.