Ella Fitzgerald, also known as the 'First Lady of Jazz', was an American jazz singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1920s. She is widely considered one of the most influential jazz singers of all time, with a vocal range that spanned three octaves. Her career spanned over five decades, during which she won 13 Grammy Awards and sold over 40 million albums. She was also the first African-American woman to win a Grammy Award. Fitzgerald's influence on jazz music and culture is still felt today.