Ella Fitzgerald was a renowned jazz singer and songwriter who was known as the 'First Lady of Song'. She was one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, with a career spanning over 60 years. Her voice was described as 'MELLIFLUOUS' and her style was characterized by her scat singing. She won 13 Grammy Awards and was the first African-American woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Female Jazz Performance.