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 Ella Fitzgerald was born on April 25, 1918 in Newport News, Virginia and she died on June 15, 1996 in Beverly Hills, California. At age 15, she was orphaned at the Colored Orphan Asylum in Riverdale, New York. She also participated in an amateur contest at the Apollo Theatre. In 1938, A Tiskt-a-Tasket was her was her first hit. Ella's talent was voice. She started in jazz by recording with Chick Webb. She performed in New York City, Hollywood, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.

Songs Ella Sang and Performed:

1. Tisket-a-Tasket 2. How High the Moon 3. Lady Be Good 4. The Nearness of You 5. Night and Day

Taken From: [|www.42explore.com/jazz2.htm]

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