Which jazz singer is nicknamed “The First Lady of Song”?
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald, known for her pure voice, impeccable diction, and ability to improvise, won 13 Grammy Awards and sold over 40 million albums during her career. Her "Song Books" series, in which she performed the works of famous American composers like Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, and the Gershwin brothers, is particularly recognized. Her rendition of Gershwin's "Summertime" is iconic. Fitzgerald overcame difficult beginnings and racial segregation to become one of the most beloved and respected artists in the world of jazz.
