1918- . US jazz singer, recognized as one of
the finest, most lyrical voices in jazz, both
in solo work and with big bands. She is
celebrated for her smooth interpretations of
Gershwin and Cole Porter songs. Fitzgerald
mastered the `scat' technique and was widely
imitated in the 1950s and 1960s. She is among
the best-selling recording artists in the
history of jazz.