Ella Fitzgerald

jazz · music legend · scat singing · 1900s

Voice like an instrument. Ella had such perfect control of her voice that people said it sounded like a horn. She could hit any note with crystal-clear tone and make her words sound absolutely beautiful.

Scat singing superstar. Ella invented a special kind of singing called scat where she made jazzy sounds with her mouth that weren't real words, kind of like beat-boxing, but with jazz. It made her performances totally unpredictable and thrilling.

Queen of Jazz. She was so talented that people gave her amazing nicknames like the 'First Lady of Song' and 'Queen of Jazz.' Ella became one of the most respected and beloved singers in music history.

Improvisation expert. Ella could make up songs and melodies right on the spot as she performed, changing things up every time to match the other musicians playing with her. This skill made her shows always feel fresh and exciting.