The Queen of Jazz
Celebrating Women Achievement
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First Woman To Win A Grammy
Ella Fitzgerald is a timeless icon.
She grew up in a troubled and unstable childhood. Her reprieve came in the form of an orchestra called Chick Webb. In 1942 she left the orchestra and set out for a solo career.
She was well known for her jazz music often called the Queen of Jazz. Ella’s music career lasted for 6 decades as she won hearts and earned laurels.
Ella Fitzgerald has 14 Grammys. She is also the first woman to win a Grammy.
In 1958 she won two awards: Best Vocal Performance Female, and Best Jazz Performance Individual.
Ella is fondly known as the First Lady of Song, Lady Ella or The Queen of Jazz.
In 1993, she gave her last public performance aged 76!
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