Ella Fitzgerald

Biography

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.

Known for

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Quincy Jones, Music Man

2025 ⭐ 9.0

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60 Songs: BBC Two at 60

2024 ⭐ 9.0

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Rat Pack

2022 ⭐ 9.0

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The Apollo

2019 ⭐ 6.4

Career timeline

2025

Quincy Jones, Music Man Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2025

⭐ 9.0

2024

60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2024

⭐ 9.0

Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC

Self (archive footage) · 2024

2022

Rat Pack Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2022

⭐ 9.0

2019

The Apollo

Self (archive footage) · 2019

⭐ 6.4

Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2019

⭐ 7.1

2017

Pure Love: The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2017

⭐ 8.0

2014

Bing Crosby: Rediscovered Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2014

⭐ 7.0

Soul Boys of the Western World

2014

⭐ 5.8

Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

Self (archive footage) · 2014

2013

Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas

Self (archive footage) · 2013

2012

The Music According to Tom Jobim Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2012

⭐ 7.0

…Sings Musicals Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2012

⭐ 7.0

2010

Ella Fitzgerald: Best of the BBC Vaults

Self · 2010

Life Is Bearable at Times...

2010

2006

Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2

Self (archive footage) · 2006

Jazz Icons Ella Fitzgerald Live in 57 & 63 Notable

Self · 2006

⭐ 8.0

2005

Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

2005

2004

The Legendary Nat King Cole

Self · 2004

Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Duets In Hanover

2004

⭐ 6.5

Improvisation

Self · 2004

2002

It's Black Entertainment Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2002

⭐ 8.7

1995

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar Notable

Self · 1995

⭐ 8.0

1991

The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1)

1991

1990

Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs Notable

Self · 1990

⭐ 9.0

1989

The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

Self · 1989

1979

Ella Fitzgerald - Live At The North Sea Jazz Festival Notable

Self · 1979

⭐ 10.0

Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match" Notable

Self (Vocals) · 1979

⭐ 8.0

1975

Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 1975 Notable

Self - vocals · 1975

⭐ 8.0

1974

Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show

Self · 1974

Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scott’s Notable

Self · 1974

⭐ 8.0

Ella Fitzgerald: Live in Cologne

Self - Vocals · 1974

Frequently appears with

Quincy Jones

Self (archive footage)

MC Solaar

Self - Narrator (voice)

Michael Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Ray Charles

Self (archive footage)

Frank Sinatra

Self (archive footage)

Jools Holland

Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

Mick Jagger

Self (archive footage)

Keith Richards

Self (archive footage)

Kelly Jones

Self (archive footage)

Full filmography

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Quincy Jones, Music Man

2025 ⭐ 9.0

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60 Songs: BBC Two at 60

2024 ⭐ 9.0

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Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC

2024

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Rat Pack

2022 ⭐ 9.0

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The Apollo

2019 ⭐ 6.4

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Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things

2019 ⭐ 7.1

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Pure Love: The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald

2017 ⭐ 8.0

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Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

2014 ⭐ 7.0

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Soul Boys of the Western World

2014 ⭐ 5.8

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Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

2014

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Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas

2013

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The Music According to Tom Jobim

2012 ⭐ 7.0

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…Sings Musicals

2012 ⭐ 7.0

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Ella Fitzgerald: Best of the BBC Vaults

2010

HD

Life Is Bearable at Times...

2010

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Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2

2006

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Jazz Icons Ella Fitzgerald Live in 57 & 63

2006 ⭐ 8.0

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Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

2005

HD

The Legendary Nat King Cole

2004

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Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Duets In Hanover

2004 ⭐ 6.5